Systems Engineer - Submarine Combat Systems

About the role

Raytheon Australia is seeking a Systems Engineer for its In-Service Integrated Project Team, reporting to the In-Service Deputy Program Manager. The project focuses on new and innovative engineering activities for Submarine Combat System development, implementation and certification, introducing new technology to Australia's submarine fleet. The role is hybrid.

Key responsibilities

• Support combat system design and integration activities.
• Provide engineering support for installation and set-to-work activities of combat and communication systems.
• Lead shore and platform formal verification activities with key stakeholders.
• Support the production of design certification against top-level system specifications.
• Carry out technical risk analysis.
• Run major reviews throughout the lifecycle, including peer reviews, preliminary and detailed design reviews and test readiness reviews.
• Mentor junior team members in systems engineering methodology, tools and procedures.

Required profile

• Degree qualification in system engineering disciplines such as requirements definition, requirements management, analysis, design, integration and verification in electrical, electronic, mechanical, communication, software and/or combat/RF systems.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at client, peer, supplier and senior leadership levels.
• Knowledge of project management milestones and ability to work autonomously or with minimal supervision.
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to Negative Vetting 1 level.
• Willingness to travel where necessary.

Required skills

• Desirable: defence or highly regulated industry experience.
• Desirable: Microsoft and Atlassian tool suites (Teams, JIRA, Confluence).
• Desirable: communications systems (HF/UHF/SATCOM), ILS, production, systems safety and configuration management, PLM tools, scientific/engineering documentation and test engineering.
• Desirable: Linux, networking and technical problem solving.
• Desirable: CPEng standing and Design Authority delegation for system design certification.

The employer offers access to best-practice tools, systems and processes, and tailored learning and development opportunities.