Systems Engineering and Integration Manager

About the role

Babcock is looking for a Systems Engineering and Integration Manager to lead the Systems Engineering and Integration delivery stream. You will provide technical direction and people leadership across the design, delivery, acceptance and sustainment of the Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System (EDHFCS) and related projects, holding accountability for the Mission and Support System throughout the systems engineering lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Manage requirements management, system integration, acceptance testing and certification
• Oversee the development and ongoing management of the D-Lab and System Integration Test Lab (SITL)
• Coordinate integration activities across facilities and operational sites throughout Australia
• Lead technical investigations, risk assessments and troubleshooting activities
• Contribute to project governance, engineering management documentation, customer engagement, business development and continuous improvement

Required profile

• Extensive experience in technical/engineering roles and a proven ability to manage an engineering function
• Significant systems engineering experience within Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) or the wider defence industry
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering activities and building high-performing teams
• Ability to make sound decisions on requirements, integration, testing, certification and technical risk
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Eligibility to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines

Required skills

• Understanding of engineering toolsets such as PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation and analysis software
• Knowledge of security principles, especially in high frequency communications
• Familiarity with ILS, RAM, Safety and E3 processes and requirements

What we offer

• Flexible working, including onsite and remote work, with a laptop and working from home kit provided
• Compressed hours and a work-life integration policy covering annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave and defence reservist leave
• Career growth support, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and study leave
• Employee discounts through beRewarded, novated leasing options and a corporate shares plan
• Wellbeing support through an online wellbeing program and an employee assistance program