Systems Engineer - SRGBAD Support Program

About the role

Raytheon Australia is seeking a Systems Engineer for its Short-Range Ground Based Air Defence (SRGBAD) Support Program, based at the Centre for Joint Integration facility in Mawson Lakes. The program sustains and enhances the Australian Army's ground-based air defence capability while it evolves toward the next generation of systems. The role supports the operation, sustainment and continuous improvement of air defence systems, including Effector Launch platforms, Remote Weapons Stations, Electro-Optic Systems and Command and Control Systems.

Key responsibilities

• Support the ongoing sustainment and operation of equipment across the SRGBAD capability.
• Develop and implement engineering changes, capability upgrades and product improvements.
• Support the development of new capabilities from concept definition through design, integration and verification.
• Review technical publications, engineering data packages and supplier documentation to support capability management.
• Contribute to reliability, maintainability and obsolescence management initiatives.
• Engage with Defence stakeholders, international partners and suppliers to deliver engineering solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Travel within Australia and internationally to support project and customer requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience in Defence, aerospace, military vehicles, missiles, launchers, weapons or complex systems.
• Experience applying Systems Engineering principles across the system lifecycle, including integration, verification and validation.
• Understanding of configuration management, technical governance and engineering assurance processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance.

Required skills

• Knowledge of NASAMS, ground-based air defence systems, missile systems, launcher technologies or military vehicle integration is highly regarded.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of technical investigations and practical engineering solutions.