Systems Integration, Verification and Validation Engineer

About the role

Boeing Defence Australia is looking for a Systems Engineer to support the delivery of additional capability to the Wakulda Program, working with the Australian Defence Force. The role sits in a multidisciplinary team and covers the full span from initial proposal and design through to integrating changes into the platform. It is a permanent position based in Brisbane or Williamtown.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate customer and operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and ensure compatibility of physical, functional and program interfaces.
• Perform analyses to optimise the total system of systems and system architecture.
• Run analyses covering affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification and product assurance, and other quality factors, to select a preferred configuration.
• Support requirements management, risk, issues and opportunity management, and technology readiness assessment processes.
• Test and validate designs against operational and functional requirements.
• Act as stakeholder interface, ensuring engineering and technical requirements are understood and reporting engineering status on deliverables.
• Work with the project team to develop, verify and deliver the engineering scope within quality, schedule and budget constraints, and to identify and manage technical and project risks.

Required profile

• About 2 years' experience in complex technical development and integration projects.
• Experience in complex systems-of-systems testing, integration and verification planning and execution.
• Experience with change management processes and artefacts.
• Experience with aerospace and/or defence projects and NV1 clearance; experience in an ASDEFCON contract environment is highly regarded.
• Australian citizenship, as defence security requirements apply.

Required skills

• Understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle management, including mandated system reviews.
• Technical problem solving.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders and customers.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and yearly bonuses.
• Hybrid work model with RDO and WHF available two days a week.
• Paid leave entitlements.
• Discounts on health insurance, travel and retail, plus a nationwide fitness passport.
• Novated leasing and salary sacrifice options for superannuation.
• Tailored mentorship, promotional pathways and a recognition award program.