Senior Systems Engineer

Raytheon Australia Systems Engineer

Raytheon Australia is a trusted capability partner delivering some of the most complex, innovative and meaningful engineering projects for the Australian Defence Force. Right now, the company is experiencing exciting growth across the country, and we are looking for smart and energised systems engineers to join our team.

Our systems engineers are world class and working on projects that truly contribute to the defence of our nation. We look for specialists with a talent for big picture thinking and attention to detail – engineers with the knowledge and knowhow to apply technical theories and concepts and deliver real-world solutions. We depend on our systems engineers to make sure our complex, long-range projects are the best they can be, from early concept to final delivery.

Our Raytheon Australia Under Water Systems team leads the Combat Systems integration for Australia's entire fleet of Collins Class Submarines. We provide mission support and ensure operational capability to protect, secure and defend our nation.

To support our mission, Raytheon Australia is currently seeking a motivated engineer who is ready to join a diverse, talented, and enthusiastic team of technical professionals supporting the Combat System for the Collins Class Submarine Fleet. If you are motivated to work with complex Combat Systems, analyse and provide solutions to replace aging equipment and govern the projects delivering the replacement solution, then this is the role for you. In return, we offer outstanding opportunities to grow, with Raytheon Australia's exclusive professional development programs, and a raft of employee benefits tailored to suit every stage of your career and lifestyle.

Reporting directly to the Combat System Technical Program Manager, you will be responsible for the recommendations and governance of new products into the Collins Class Combat Systems, ensuring that there is a seamless transition into service. As a proactive and collaborative engineer, you will engage directly with key stakeholders as you work to introduce new technology to Australia's fleet.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide governance and support for Subsystem configuration changes.
• Ensuring consistent Configuration Baseline management for the introduction of new products into the CS Baseline.
• Review and acceptance of Subsystem Roadmaps included ensuring that proposed activities are completed in the timeframes required.
• Lead and manage the risks and issues associated with the on-going operations of each Combat System Subsystems through the Subsystem Working Groups (SWG) and ensure subsystems remain safe, available and capable.
• Development of Project Briefs to articulate the engineering changes required to support the resolution of a DMDR. This includes working with the CS Architect to ensure alignment with the CS Architectural direction.
• Assessment of proposed product changes by external CSSM Enterprise Partners and making recommendations to the customer on their suitability.
• Analysis of the proposed CS product change and providing recommendations for the implementation and installation of the changes.
• Peer reviewer for all engineering gates when product changes impacts on the relevant subsystem;
• Providing product and simulator engineering support for relevant subsystem equipment installed at the Submarine Training School

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Degree Qualified in relevant Engineering disciplines with eligibility to hold Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) standing and a level of Design Authority delegation to support system Design Certification activities.
• Ideally 8 years' experience in Systems Engineering involving one or more of the following: requirements definition, requirements management, analysis, design, integration and verification.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders at client, peer, supplier and senior leadership levels.
• Knowledge of project management milestones coupled with the ability to work autonomously or with minimal supervision to deliver completed work according to scheduled commitments.
• Available to undertake travel where necessary to meet requirements of the role.
• Successful candidates must be able to obtain / maintain a minimum Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance. Eligibility criteria can be found at http://www.defence.gov.au/agsva.

Still not sure, we will provide you with on-the-job training to develop your skills and understanding of the Combat System as well as applicable Commonwealth and Raytheon Australia policies and procedures.

Don't miss the opportunity to build your career in a world class team and help build the defence systems that keep Australia safe.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.