Systems Engineer

• Career development opportunities

• Competitive rewards and benefits
• Flexible working options

About you   

You are an experienced Systems Engineer with a strong background working in a Defence environment. You have a solid understanding of RF, HF or communications disciplines, and you’ve worked across in-service support, interface definition, subsystem design, installation supervision and commissioning.

As a strong communicator, you’re comfortable engaging with stakeholders across all levels of the business. Your familiarity with the Defence Capability Life Cycle will bring valuable insight to complex project phases and decision-making processes.

About the role

As a Systems Engineer you will contribute to the design, delivery, acceptance, and sustainment of the Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System, as well as other related projects across Australia and New Zealand. Working as part of an integrated product team, you’ll engage in complex systems engineering activities that span software and hardware design, system analysis, acceptance testing, and certification.

Your responsibilities will include producing and maintaining high-quality technical documentation and drawings within a formal engineering documentation management system. You’ll be actively involved in the requirements definition phase of new systems development, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete. Integration and testing of hardware, software, and communications systems will take place both in dedicated facilities and at operational sites, where your expertise will be essential.

Some intrastate/interstate/overseas travel will be required.

To be successful you will bring:

• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Commonwealth Security Clearance 
• Hold an accredited (under the Washington Accord) bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Prior experience working within a Defence environment
• Demonstrated systems engineering experience ideally in the RF, HF and / or communications relevant discipline
• Strong computer skills

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you       

• We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;   
• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;   
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;   
• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave;   
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.   

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.   

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.   

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:   

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;   
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;   
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;  
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business.   

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.   

Job req #65964