Systems Engineer

Job Description

Systems Engineer – Operations Centre product

Job Location: SA-Edinburgh Parks. This is an onsite role and 9 day fortnight working arrangement can be considered.

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

The Operations Centre is the central control subsystem for the OTHR system, controlling the receive and transmit subsystems, as well as being the operator interface to the system.

Working within a small team and engaging with other engineering discipline teams, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the Operation Centre’s design by extending it to include multiple product variants meeting both Australian and Canadian OTHR systems’ needs.

The role will include updating the specifications, design and tests for the Operations Centre, as well as demonstrating technical problem solving through targeted trade studies and detailed investigations to solve key design issues.

This exciting opportunity will allow a systems engineer to be hands on and impact the design of the Operations Centre used in both Australia and Canada and be involved in a huge defence export for Australia.

Core Duties:

• Perform design activities
• Demonstrate strong problem solving ability to resolve key issues
• Perform trade studies to assess the merit of different design or tool options
• Refine the design of algorithms through analysing the algorithms performance under new conditions or within new environments
• Assess customer provided algorithms for suitability by analysing the algorithm and assessing its performance and ability to meet the need within the Operations Centre
• Work with multiple Software Teams to ensure the Operations Centre design matches the implementation through design updates as the implementation matures and by communicating to the software teams the results of the design and trade study activities

Essential Skills:

• A University degree level engineering qualification preferably within a Systems, Electronics, Software or Mechatronics discipline
• Previous exposure to large software program (desirable)
• Exposure to different phases of systems engineering processes in a defence environment (desirable)
• 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

The Team

The High Frequency Sensing team is part of the BAE Systems Defence Delivery Business Unit and delivers advanced Over The Horizon Radar (OTHR) capability across the full lifecycle, spanning acquisition, sustainment and research and development – with all design wholly undertaken within Australia. It brings together expertise in large and medium scale wide area surveillance systems to support sovereign capability and operational readiness for Australian and international export customers. It is an exciting time to join the team with major upgrades occurring for Australian and US customer systems, evolving sustainment focus to ensure capability readiness for the Australian Defence Force customer, and mobilisation of a major export acquisition program to Canada, as well as future growth opportunities constantly on the go. We are structured as two product portfolios, proudly providing exciting opportunities to our people and critical capabilities to our Australian and international customers.

Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) and Arctic Over The Horizon Radar

The Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) is a connected series of three remote over-the-horizon radars (OTHR) located in Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. The state-of-the-art defence radar system provides wide-area surveillance at ranges of 1,000 to 3,000 kilometres and plays a vital role in supporting the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) air and maritime operations, border protection, disaster relief, and rescue operations.

As the Australian Government’s Over The Horizon Radar (OTHR) industry partner for JORN, BAE Systems is looking to mobilise an exceptional team to support a ground-breaking Defence export opportunity for the nation. This is your chance to join a growing team delivering world-leading capability to the Australian and Canadian Governments.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

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Security statement

Please note, 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 one. 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