Systems Engineer

As a fully owned subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense, Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd (SEDA) delivers and supports various products including high-performance optronics and inertial navigation equipment.

Headquartered in Sydney, SEDA brings local expertise in the integration of optronics and navigation systems for the air, land, and naval platforms of the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces.

The Systems Engineer position is to work on the development and the integration of optronics and navigation systems for defence programs. The Systems Engineer participates in the specification, development, integration and verification of our defence activities.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Systems Engineering: ensures that all systems engineering activities align with project specifications and customer expectations. Develop and review system specifications, ensuring clarity, uniqueness, specificity, measurability, and verifiability. Prepare detailed interface documentation and technical papers related to the project.
• Engineering Oversight: Oversee the engineering activities for the project allocated by the Project Manager , with a particular focus on systems engineering requirements, integration, and validation.
• EMS Compliance: Ensure the Engineering Management Systems procedures are rigorously followed to deliver engineering services that meet the highest standards and quality.
• Customer & Stakeholder Collaboration: Support systems engineering input for the customer, fostering effective communication and addressing inquiries specific to systems integration and technical alignment.
• Team Coordination: Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure systems engineering objectives are met and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Configuration Management: Maintain clear configuration management for the Functional Baselines and Product Baseline throughout the project life cycle. Organise and chair the Change Control Board (CCB), manage Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), deviations, and track product issues.
• Integration, Verification, and Validation (IV&V): Plan, execute, and manage verification activities, including Acceptance Test Plans (ATP), Acceptance Test Procedures (ATProcs), and Acceptance Test Reports (ATR).

We are looking for a candidate who is confident and has the following attributes:

• Solid planning skills and stakeholders engagement
• Good organizational skills, with the ability to manage technical requirements and
ensure their integration across multiple project areas.
• Must display initiative and be proactive in seeking solutions
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and analytical mind
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Strong customer service ethic and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build & maintain superior customer relationships
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be able to work autonomously as well as within a team environment
• Interest in advanced defence technologies

To be successful in this role you must have :

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or related field.
• Prior experience in systems engineering, ideally within the Defence, aerospace, or a related technical industry.
• Strong foundation in systems engineering principles, with experience in requirements management, validation, and integration.
• Familiarity with engineering management systems and procedural compliance, specifically in systems engineering contexts.
• Good organizational skills, with the ability to manage technical requirements and ensure their integration across multiple project areas.
• Australian Citizenship is desirable

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.
Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME.

Safran Electronics & Defense propose à ses clients des solutions d'intelligence embarquée leur permettant d'appréhender l'environnement, de réduire la charge mentale et de garantir une trajectoire, même en situation critique, ce dans tous les environnements : sur terre, en mer, dans le ciel ou l'espace. La société met les expertises de ses 13 000 collaborateurs au service de ces trois fonctions : observer, décider et guider, pour les marchés civils et militaires.