Principal Systems Engineer - Collins Class Submarine

About the role

Raytheon Australia is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join its Project Integrated Project Team and report to the Senior Principal Systems Engineer. You will contribute to the Collins Class Submarine Combat System, one of Australia's key defence capabilities, applying systems engineering expertise across the full capability lifecycle. The role works with stakeholders across engineering, program delivery and the customer community to solve complex technical challenges and integrate new technologies into the submarine fleet.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement product solutions for integration into the Combat System.
• Lead and conduct product verification and validation, aligned with design requirements and system specifications.
• Generate and maintain product design certification documentation.
• Support the transition of products and capabilities into operational service.
• Conduct technical risk analysis and support planning, documentation and execution of verification and validation.
• Lead technical reviews, including peer reviews, preliminary and detailed design reviews and test readiness reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers in systems engineering methodologies, tools and processes.

Required profile

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline, eligible for Chartered Professional (CPEng) standing and with Design Authority delegation for system design certification.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in systems engineering covering requirements definition, requirements management, analysis, design, integration and verification across electrical, electronic, mechanical, communications, software and/or combat/RF systems.
• Ability to collaborate with customers, suppliers, peers and senior leadership, and to work autonomously to meet delivery milestones.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Required skills

• Desirable: experience in Defence or other highly regulated industries.
• Desirable: Microsoft and Atlassian tool suites (Teams, Jira, Confluence).
• Desirable: preparing and reviewing engineering, technical and test documentation.
• Desirable: Linux, networking concepts and technical problem solving.