Senior Systems Engineer - Communications

We're seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer - Communications for a long-term contract opportunity within a large, highly regulated aviation and critical infrastructure environment .

This is a senior, hands-on engineering role supporting mission-critical communications and telecommunications systems . You'll provide technical leadership across the full systems engineering lifecycle while helping ensure operational systems remain safe, reliable, secure and fit for purpose.

The Role

Working within a specialist engineering team, you'll be responsible for the technical implementation, sustainment and enhancement of critical communications systems, including voice switching, telecommunications, control and monitoring technologies .

Your responsibilities will include:

- Lead Systems Engineering activities across requirements, design, integration, verification, validation and sustainment.
- Provide technical leadership and specialist engineering advice across complex systems and projects.
- Support the design, development, testing and implementation of robust telecommunications and communications systems .
- Develop and review technical specifications, system requirements, engineering reports and design documentation.
- Lead investigations into complex system issues and implement effective engineering solutions.
- Prepare test plans and test cases and participate in system integration and testing activities.
- Manage configuration, change control and technology change processes .
- Identify, manage and track technical and program risks.
- Monitor system performance and drive improvements in reliability and maintainability .
- Provide guidance across system safety, security and technical integrity.
- Collaborate with engineering, architecture, security and operational teams,



as well as external vendors and service providers.
- Support knowledge sharing and mentor less experienced team members.

About You

To be successful, you'll bring:

- A relevant degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology , or an equivalent qualification.
- Strong demonstrated experience applying Systems Engineering principles throughout the system lifecycle.
- Extensive experience in the design, development, testing and implementation of telecommunications systems .
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance and configuration management practices.
- Proven experience managing technical stakeholders and vendors.
- Excellent technical documentation skills, including experience preparing and reviewing solution architecture and system design documentation .
- Robust problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve complex technical issues.
- The ability to work autonomously, take ownership and provide technical leadership.
- Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer , such as RPEQ.
- The ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV1 security clearance .

Highly Desirable

Experience or knowledge in the following areas will be highly regarded:

- N-tier architectures and distributed systems
- Real-time systems
- Internet technologies
- Information Security Manual (ISM) principles and controls
- DO-278A software assurance guidelines

What's On Offer

Location: Brisbane
Contract: 24 months
Rate: $1,300 per day inclusive of super
Sector: Aviation / Critical Infrastructure

This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior technical role supporting complex, safety-critical communications technology while contributing to systems that underpin essential aviation operations across Australia.

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📌 Senior Systems Engineer - Communications (Brisbane City)
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📍 Brisbane City