Perform purposeful work of national significance
- Bring your technical and quality experience to key Defence role
- Enjoy flexibility, engaging work and a culture that embraces diversity and open-mindedness
At BAE Systems we are all systems go as we continue to drive innovation and seek passionate and talented people to join our business.
We currently have an exciting opportunity as an Integration and Test Lead within Battlespace Integrated Solutions based in Edinburgh Parks, SA.
The I&T Lead is responsible for the integration and test of complex High Frequency Technology systems. With the support of your team, you will be responsible for planning and execution of all aspects of product, subsystem, and system integration and testing activities through to delivery and sell-off to the customer.
You will be responsible for providing functional guidance and technical governance to the Battlespace Integrated Solutions team for Integration and Test activities.
**What this opportunity will mean for you**:
- Unique opportunities to contribute to programs of national significance whilst growing your skills
- Purposeful work where your efforts are recognized in an environment where you can thrive
- Joining an organisation that is passionate about developing some of the most impressive careers in the world
- Industry-leading flexibility options to unlock the talent and diversity of every individual including a 9 day fortnight option
- A strong safety culture, inclusive teams and work to be proud of, underpinned by a compelling set of values
**Your new role**:
**As an Integration and Test Lead you will**:
- Be responsible for the implementation of the engineering processes to manage the integration and test of HFS projects.
- Mange the development of bespoke test equipment for use within the HFS test environment
- Ensure that technical and quality goals of the Integration and Test activities are effectively achieved in accordance with the contractual and company requirements.
- Make sure that the cost and schedule goals associated with system integration and test are effectively achieved.
- Competently manage sub-contractors.
- Provide effective leadership to the Integration & Test Teams, supporting, coaching and mentoring the Leadership within both teams.
- Working with the Systems Engineering and Product/Project Development teams to ensure integration and test objectives are met.
- Be responsible for and manage the cost and schedule associated with the system integration and test activities across multiple projects.
About you
**As an ideal applicant for this opportunity, you'll have**:
- Degree qualified satisfying the requirements for membership of the Institute of Engineers Australia in a relevant discipline (Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical/Systems/Software).
- Demonstrable experience in Integration & Test,
- Demonstrable experience in leading technical teams and working within a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Broad range of hardware and software development skills for real time systems / computer systems.
- The ability to form strong working relationships in a major program environment, with customer, external and internal stakeholders.
- Proven problem solving and analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
- The ability to manage and prioritise your own and your team's activities across a range of activities and projects to meet program schedules and cost targets.
Clearances
As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
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Our culture
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where our people can thrive. For us that means ensuring that the voices and talents of our employees are valued and that everyone has a sense of belonging. We do not tolerate discrimination because of differences, such as age, ability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, or sexual orientation.