Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description

Senior Systems Engineer

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our JORN Capability line of business based at SA – Edinburgh Parks.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight.

Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager, you will apply systems engineering expertise across requirements, architecture, integration, and verification activities for complex multidisciplinary systems. All Systems Engineering activities will comply with BAE Systems Engineering Lifecycle as specified in the Business Management System (BMS). The role requires a proactive, delivery-focused approach, taking ownership of technical issues and applying structured problem solving to drive outcomes.

You will work independently while collaborating effectively with technical teams, project leadership, customers, and subcontractors. Clear communication, stakeholder engagement and a professional, collaborative approach are essential to progressing work in complex engineering environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform analyses to define and characterise the system and its components
• Use domain, discipline and Systems Engineering understanding to ensure enabling, supporting and delivered products robustly and demonstrably meet their requirements and are fit for purpose
• Develop work statements and technically manage suppliers
• Participate in ensuring that the design meets all statutory regulatory requirements
• Develop and execute system tests and agree component tests which will ensure that the implemented designs conform to their specifications
• Maintain the design and its documentation in accordance with the applicable configuration management, change management and traceability processes
• Provide Engineering status and metrics reporting
• Apply Model Based Systems Engineering processes, tools and techniques
• Participate in system design and subsystem partitioning to achieve robust modular architectures

About YOU

• A University degree level engineering qualification preferably within a Systems, Electronics, Software or Mechatronics discipline
• Significant experience within the Engineering discipline with demonstrated experience in the technical development and Systems Design of engineering projects
• INCOSE CSEP certified (desired)
• Good understanding of Systems Engineering practices and Engineering methods as applied to the development of military equipment and services
• Experience in effective use of Engineering Process, Methods, Tools and Infrastructure
• A good understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering processes, methods and tools
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within a team environment or autonomously
• Ability to partner with and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to obtain the necessary deliverables
• Defence security clearance NV1
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the Benchmarcx ‘Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026′. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.