Job Description
About the role
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Join Saab Australia as a Senior Support Systems Engineer – Land Capability
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Lead Engineering Outcomes for a Major Land Capability Program.
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We are seeking an experienced Support Engineering Lead to provide technical leadership across engineering support, systems integration, verification and configuration management for a complex Defence Land Capability program.
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This is a senior engineering role with a strong focus on establishing and managing engineering baselines and leading the engineering activities required to establish and operate a Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL). You will work closely with Project Engineering leadership, engineering functional leads, customers and subcontractors to deliver integrated, testable and supportable engineering outcomes.
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We work in a fast-paced, demanding, challenging as well as time sensitive environment; we're diverse, global, resilient, adaptable and agile, therefore the ability to solve problems is critical.
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Along with satisfaction & rewards that comes with working for a global defence company, you can expect a generous salary, a range of outstanding benefits & an inclusive working environment.
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This role is available in Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra or Brisbane and can be performed from any of these locations
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The Role
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You will play a key role during program phase-in and throughout delivery, establishing the engineering framework and providing technical leadership across the program lifecycle.
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Key responsibilities
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Establish and maintain the Land Capability Program engineering baselines, including functional, allocated, product and configuration baselines.
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Lead engineering activities for the establishment of the Systems Integration Laboratory, covering system design, integration planning, infrastructure readiness and operational acceptance.
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Develop and manage systems engineering, requirements, architecture, design documentation and traceability.
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Lead the elicitation, analysis and management of internal and external stakeholder requirements.
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Provide technical leadership across hardware and software integration, system verification, validation and acceptance activities.
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Ensure the SIL design supports effective verification and validation of the system under test.
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Support technical reviews including SRR, PDR and CDR, working groups and technical demonstrations.
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Manage configuration and engineering change activities for assigned systems, products and capabilities.
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Lead technical analysis of test results, identify integration issues and drive corrective actions through to resolution.
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Coordinate engineering activities across internal teams, customers and subcontractors.
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Provide technical leadership during system installation, configuration, commissioning and maintenance.
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Support the development of training materials, user documentation and technical knowledge transfer.
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Provide technical input to scope, planning, estimating, risks and engineering work packages.
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Undertake Control Account Manager / Work Package Manager responsibilities for assigned engineering activities.
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Mentor engineers and foster a high-performance culture focused on technical quality, collaboration and continuous improvement
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About You
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You will be an experienced Systems Engineering professional with 8+ years' experience, including significant exposure to complex, military and software-intensive systems. You will bring strong technical leadership capability and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders across Defence, industry and engineering teams.
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You will bring
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Extensive knowledge of systems engineering principles, practices and lifecycle management.
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Robust experience delivering systems engineering within an ASDEFCON environment.
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Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and technical workstreams.
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Proven capability across requirements management, architecture, design, integration, verification and validation.
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Experience establishing and managing engineering and configuration baselines.
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Strong systems integration, testing, troubleshooting and technical problem-solving capability.
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Experience with tools such as DOORS, Cameo Systems Modeler, Cradle or equivalent.
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Understanding of networking and network security considerations within complex systems.
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Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical matters for customers, engineers and senior leaders.
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Experience mentoring engineers and building collaborative, accountable and high-performing teams.
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Strong planning, prioritisation and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing technical priorities and deadlines.
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Security & ITAR
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Australian Defence Security Clearance – NV1 is required.



Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR.
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Ability to access and work with ITAR-controlled information
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This is an opportunity to take a leading engineering role within a significant Land Capability program, shaping the engineering baseline, integration environment and technical outcomes that underpin the delivery of operational Defence capability.
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If you are an experienced systems engineer who combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership and stakeholder capability, this role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on a complex and strategically important Defence program.
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About Us
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Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 30 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today's challenges.
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From combat, communications, security and underwater systems to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.
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Culture And Benefits
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We employ over **** Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.
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By joining Saab, you'll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. You'll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the prospect to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.
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Benefits
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6 weeks paid leave each year
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14% Superannuation
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Free Income Protection Insurance
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Flexible working options
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Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
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Access to MySaab; our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners
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For further information about a career at Saab, visit the page adjacent:

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Equal Opportunity
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Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.
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Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice and welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.

📌 Support Engineering Lead - Land Capability (Victoria)
🏢 Saab Australia
📍 Victoria