Senior Systems Engineer
• Kinexus Australia
We are partnering with a leading Australian Defence engineering organisation delivering major maritime programmes.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering activities across complex naval design and integration projects.
The role requires an active NV1 clearance.
In this senior engineering role, you will work closely with Design Leads, Project Managers and Design Authorities to transform system concepts into validated, compliant and production-ready solutions.
You will guide engineering direction, ensure technical rigour, and uphold quality and safety across the full systems engineering lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Lead systems engineering across multi-disciplinary Defence engineering teams
Manage requirements, traceability, configuration control and V&V activities
Provide technical authority through review and approval of engineering artefacts
Ensure solutions meet Defence standards, regulatory requirements and customer specifications
Champion robust systems engineering methods and safe design principles
Mentor junior engineers and support technical capability growth
Build effective relationships with Defence stakeholders, primes and engineering partners
Contribute to continuous improvement and development of engineering processes
What You Bring
Degree-qualified engineer in a relevant discipline
Eligible for Baseline or higher security clearance (NV1 preferred)
5+ years' experience leading engineering teams, ideally within Defence or maritime
Strong technical capability across the systems engineering lifecycle
Ability to interpret, review and validate complex engineering documentation
Experience with Defence engineering standards and acquisition frameworks
Background in maritime engineering, naval systems or naval architecture is highly desirable
All applications should include your resume as a Word document.
For more information, visit our website or contact Adrian Perini on ************.
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