Date Posted:

2026-04-14

Country:

Australia

Location:

AU-WA-HENDERSON-001 ~ 1 Mcgrath Rd ~ MCGRATH

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

• Work with an experienced team on the nation’s most complex engineering programs
• Be valued and empowered to reach your full potential, supported by an inclusive culture.
• Gain hands-on experience from concept to delivery · Learn from the best in a high calibre team with great benefits and professional development

Your mission starts here at Raytheon Australia! Right now, we are seeking a bright and energised Senior Systems Engineer. Join our team of outstanding people with expertise across a wide variety of disciplines and position yourself at the forefront of tomorrow’s capabilities.

This is your opportunity to join a fast-moving company that works on interesting and unique projects to support Australia’s defence mission and contribute to the critical outcomes of the Australian Defence Force.

Reporting directly to the Combat System Technical Program Manager, you will be customer facing and responsible for the recommendations and governance of new products into the Collins Class Submarine 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 Submarine fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Engineering governance and support for planned Subsystem configuration changes to the Collins Class Submarine Combat System
• Ensuring consistent Configuration Baseline management for the introduction of new products into the CS Baseline to support seamless transition into service. 
• Review and acceptance of Subsystem Roadmaps included ensuring that proposed activities are completed in the timeframes required.  
• Lead Subsystem Working Groups (SWG) to manage the risks and issues associated with the on-going operations of the respective Combat System Subsystem 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 Combat System 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 Facility

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 eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security clearance to Negative Vetting 1 level. Eligibility can be found at https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-suitability

In return, we will support you with access to best practice tools, systems and processes while continually investing in your growth by providing tailored learning and development opportunities.

This is your opportunity to join the brightest minds in the nation working for the mission on leading-edge technology to deliver Australia’s most significant defence capabilities.

If you are looking to contribute to the mission that matters, click apply now or contact us at [email protected].

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