Associate Systems Engineer

About the role

Saab Australia is recruiting an Associate Systems Engineer for its Shore Based Support Facilities team, within the DDG Systems Engineering discipline and Support System team. The role works with the customer (the Commonwealth of Australia) and internal engineering teams to synthesize and mature the DDG Support System according to its interface and specification documentation. It sits in the Combat Systems Integration – Integrated Project Team (CSI-IPT), covering Hobart Class Destroyer upgrades and Hunter Class Frigate work.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare for and support mandated Support System reviews.
• Work with Support System Engineers to understand customer requirements and develop technical solutions.
• Support Systems Engineering activities across the program, including complex engineering assignments.
• Develop and translate stakeholder needs into system requirements.
• Support the definition, planned use and limitations of land-based facilities.
• Develop and review Support System documentation.
• Take part in technical reviews, working groups and customer/stakeholder meetings, supporting actions through to closure.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification (Bachelor's degree) in a relevant discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Australian citizen who holds or can obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance at NV1 level; past and present nationality and citizenship may be checked against export control regimes such as ITAR.
• Desirable: exposure to defence or military systems.

Required skills

• Fundamental understanding of Systems Engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with Systems Engineering tools such as DOORS or Cameo Systems Modeler.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work from home and office and a 9-day fortnight, considered for this role.
• Up to 6 weeks leave.
• 14% employer superannuation contribution.
• Free income protection insurance.

To apply, candidates submit a CV and cover letter through the application form, consenting to pre-employment screening including reference checks, police checks and verification of working rights and qualifications.