Lead Systems Engineer/ Architect
We are seeking a
Lead Systems Engineer
to establish and lead a systems engineering capability within a multidisciplinary engineering environment in Sydney.
This is a senior, hands-on role for an engineer who has delivered complex, mission-critical systems into real-world use. The role combines system architecture, integration, validation, and technical leadership, with responsibility for defining how systems engineering is applied across multiple programs.
You will work across the full system lifecycle, from early concept and requirements through integration, testing, field deployment, and transition into service, while mentoring engineers and acting as a senior technical authority.
Responsibilities
* Own the
systems engineering approach and lifecycle delivery
across multiple complex hardware-software programs
* Establish and maintain
systems engineering standards, processes, and documentation
, including requirements management, architecture, verification, validation, and configuration control
* Act as
system-level technical authority
, balancing performance, risk, schedule, and operational constraints
* Lead the
integration of multidisciplinary subsystems
, including electronics, embedded systems, mechanics, instrumentation, and software
* Develop and maintain
system architectures, interface definitions, and requirements baselines
, ensuring traceability from user needs through to verification
* Apply a
risk-led, shift-left approach
, identifying integration and delivery risks early and reducing them through iterative design and testing
* Plan and execute
integration, environmental, functional, and operational testing
in both laboratory and field environments
* Lead
field trials and operational testing
, including system preparation, configuration, logistics, on-site setup, operation, troubleshooting, and post-trial reporting
* Work closely with product, program, and commercial teams to align engineering activity with delivery milestones and customer expectations
* Produce and maintain
high-quality technical documentation
, including requirements sets, interface documents, test plans and reports, operating procedures, and configuration records
* Mentor and develop systems engineers and cross-disciplinary team members, setting a high standard for technical judgement and delivery discipline
Required experience
* Degree-qualified in Systems, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline
* Proven experience delivering
complex, mission-critical systems
across the full lifecycle, from concept through to deployment
* Strong background in
systems integration and validation
of hardware-software systems
* Experience working in
regulated, safety-critical, or high-reliability environments
* Demonstrated ability to lead systems engineering activities and act as a senior technical authority
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate operational needs into system-level requirements
T
echnical skills
* Requirements management, system architecture, and interface control
* Integration of electronics, embedded systems, mechanical assemblies, instrumentation, and software
* Hands-on testing and validation, including environmental and operational testing
* Use of
test and measurement equipment
such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, and data acquisition systems
* Ability to interpret
schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and system architectures
* Strong technical documentation capability (requirements, test plans, reports, operating manuals)
* Familiarity with configuration management and collaboration tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence or equivalent)
Great role in a very highly renowned team. Great salary and package