Position Summary

This is a new role that will establish an AERO footprint in Australia to manage the alignment of Metrea aircraft design and modification with the Australian Customer’s requirements, including certification and compliance within the CASA regulatory framework and Acceptance Verification and Validation (AV&V;) plans and execution. The role will also provide wider Part 21 design support to the evolution of Metrea airborne asset solutions, which may not be limited to the APAC region. The Systems Engineering Manager (APAC) will report to the Head of AERO, whilst working closely with the Head of Airborne Asset Adaptation.

What You'll Do

- Coordinate the systems engineering activity and develop the artefacts required to ensure aircraft design and modification meets Customer requirement, e.g., Requirements Traceability Matrices and System Requirements Documents
- Produce V&V; plans and supporting Acceptance Test Plans and Procedures for systems entering into service
- Act as Australian Test Manager to ensure assets, systems and capability are fully prepared for Test and Readiness Reviews (TRR) and subsequent Operational Test and Evaluation and Acceptance activities
- Provide Part 21 design and modification expertise to capability roadmaps for airborne assets and systems
- Once transition in activities for current contracts are complete and steady state delivery has been achieved, and/or as capacity and prioritisation allow, the role will broaden to support engineering activity across Metrea’s global asset fleet

What You Bring

- Relevant professional systems engineering qualifications up to CEng level
- 10+ years' experience working on aircraft design and modification projects and programmes in highly regulated environments




- Detailed knowledge and practitioner level delivery experience of the CASA certification and delivery frameworks for aircraft operational services in Australia, including Part 138, Part 145, Part 42 and Part 21
- Intimate knowledge of the Australian government customer's methodologies for setting requirements for contracted airborne services
- Demonstrable experience in complex aircraft Test and Acceptance management
- Major aircraft engineering programme and project management experience
- Familiarity with the airborne assets, missions and effects across Metrea’s capability portfolio

In addition to the above, any of the following would be beneficial:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation Management, Project Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field
- Microsoft Project certifications
- Proficient in Microsoft 365, project management principles, quality management systems (e.g., AS9100), and safety protocols
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Valid Driver's License

Perks

- Private Health Insurance
- Generous Annual Leave
- Annual incentive plan
- Paid parental leave
- Life and disability insurance
- Income Protection Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Novated Car Leasing

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum NV1 AGSVA Security Clearance.

Inclusion Statement

We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and make hiring decisions based on capability, potential and alignment with our values. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.

Travel

Able to travel frequently to operating sites and customer locations across Australia and regularly to Metrea facilities in the UK and US.

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📌 Systems Engineering Manager (APAC) (Brisbane City)
🏢 Metrea
📍 Brisbane City