Published 11.09.2026

Company : Safran Electronics & Defense Job field : Architecture and systems engineering Location : Sydney , New South Wales , Australia Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelor's Degree Required experience : More than 3 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

Published 11.09.2026

As a fully owned subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense, Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd (SEDA) delivers and supports various products including high-performance optronics and inertial navigation equipment. Headquartered in Sydney, SEDA brings local expertise in the integration of optronics and navigation systems for the air, land, and naval platforms of the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces.

Reporting to Solutions Integration Manager, the Systems Engineer will lead the Systems Engineering effort for the design, development, verification, and validation of a local Optronics MRO capability.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

Lead the development and refinement of the Functional and Performance Specifications (FPS) for the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) capability.

Lead the development and maintenance of the Design File (Product Baseline) for the MRO capability.

Manage the configuration and product data associated with the MRO capability

Support the Optical Engineering function by undertaking calculations and analyses required for the dimensioning and development of optical test benches.

Assess and define the test coverage and performance requirements necessary to achieve the operational objectives of the MRO capability across multiple Safran product lines.

Lead the integration, verification, and qualification activities associated with the MRO capability.





Validate system functionality and performance in accordance with approved validation strategies for designated product lines.

Liaise with Safran teams in France to obtain technical data, software, engineering support, and design information necessary for project delivery.

Lead and participate in technical reviews, workshops, and project forums with local and international stakeholders.

Plan, prepare, and chair Master Engineering Reviews (MERs) in accordance with Safran Electronics & Defense engineering governance and lifecycle management processes.

Complementary Description

We are looking for a candidate who is confident and has the following attributes:

- Solid planning skills and stakeholders engagement
- Good organizational skills, with the ability to manage technical requirements and

ensure their integration across multiple project areas.
- Must display initiative and be proactive in seeking solutions
- Well-developed problem-solving skills and analytical mind
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task
- Strong customer service ethic and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build & maintain superior customer relationships
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be able to work autonomously as well as within a team environment
- Interest in advanced defence technologies

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE:

- Master's degree in an Engineering-related discipline, preferably in Optronics Design.
- Knowledge of systems engineering (requirement management, validation, and verification methods).




- Prior experience in the defence industry at a company designing and manufacturing optronics products.
- Demonstrated experience in integration and verification of complex systems.
- Demonstrated ability to manage customer expectations in a complex delivery organization.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs where trade-offs between performance, cost, and schedule are required.
- Knowledge of Safran Electronics & Defense products and processes will be highly regarded.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- A problem solver with a passion for complex technologies.
- An effective communicator with an interest in learning from other cultures.
- A strong collaborator who can work and perform in an international environment.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets. Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Locate your future workplace

109 Pitt Street 2000

Sydney

Current South Wales Australia

📌 Systems Engineer - MRO Capability (Sydney)
🏢 Safran
📍 Sydney