Senior Systems Engineer : Verification and Validation

Job Description

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 a new opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer : Verification and Validation to join the Combat System Integration – Integrated Project Team (CSI-IPT). This key position will report to the Verification & Validation Engineering Lead, be offered on a permanent full time basis and will be situated at Osborne, Adelaide. Other interstate locations and employment on a part time basis at 0.8 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) will also be considered.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, including working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

The Combat System Integration – Integrated Project Team (CSI-IPT) support the Royal Australian Navy’s surface fleet while strengthening Australia’s sovereign combat systems capability. This collaboration drives cost-effective, agile solutions and advances continuous naval shipbuilding. The CSI-IPT team design, integrate, test, and deliver the Hunter-class frigates’ integrated combat system and the Hobart-class destroyers’ major combat systems upgrade.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the delivery of the engineering verification and validation (V&V) team outputs including test and integration planning, asset coordination and the execution for integration and acceptance
• Prepare and execute system requirement reviews, test readiness reviews and verification review boards
• Participate and represent the CSI-IPT team in working groups, technical and program reviews, managing the closure of actions with stakeholders
• Act as a point of contact for engineering V&V activities, collaborate and build good relationships with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a positive culture within the program
• Identify and assist in managing engineering technical risk, ensure testing and evidences provided under test meets statutory and regulatory requirements
• Develop engineering acceptance test procedures and reports, and perform other systems engineering activities
• Drive culture of engineering best practice, efficiency and continuous improvement

About YOU

• Extensive verification and validation (V&V) engineering, or engineering testing and evaluation or systems engineering experience
• A relevant technical qualification
• Demonstrated experience across the systems engineering lifecycle and systems engineering methods, tools and techniques
• Ability and willingness to attend short domestic seagoing/sea trial activities, and ability to travel interstate
• Attention to detail, willingness to learn, ability to work autonomously, good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Whilst not essential, defence industry experience or support system/mission system engineering experience, will be highly regarded

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.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.