The role

A leading mining technology organisation is seeking a Principal Engineer - Development Integrations to provide technical leadership across the development and integration of complex autonomous and safety-critical systems.
This role will lead engineering teams responsible for integrating software, onboard technologies, hardware platforms and third-party solutions into a large-scale operational environment. Working closely with internal stakeholders, OEMs and technology partners, you will drive the successful delivery of integrated capabilities from concept through to deployment.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and mentor engineers delivering complex integration projects.
- Provide technical leadership across software, systems and hardware-integrated solutions.
- Drive integration of vendor and OEM technologies into an existing product ecosystem.
- Oversee development and integration of onboard and safety-related systems.
- Support the use of simulation, SIL and HIL environments to reduce integration risk.
- Ensure solutions are integration-ready prior to verification and deployment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, product and operational teams.

About You

- Degree qualified in Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience in systems integration, software engineering, automation, robotics, autonomy or embedded systems.
- Proven technical leadership experience within complex engineering environments.




- Strong understanding of hardware and software integration principles.
- Experience working with safety-critical, mission-critical or highly regulated systems.
- Exposure to simulation, SIL/HIL environments or advanced testing frameworks is highly regarded.
- Ability to influence technical direction across multidisciplinary teams and external partners.

Desirable Experience

- Mining, autonomous systems, robotics, automotive, rail, defence or industrial automation environments.
- Functional safety frameworks and safety-critical development practices.
- Integration of sensors, communications, control systems or onboard computing platforms.

What's On Offer

- Opportunity to work on industry-leading autonomous and advanced technology solutions.
- High-impact technical leadership role.
- Collaborative engineering workplace focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Competitive remuneration package.

DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defence, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.

DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.

📌 Principal Engineer - Development Integrations (Perth)
🏢 DRD Group
📍 Perth