Systems Engineering Team Lead

• Work with cutting-edge defence technology
• Join a business doing meaningful work
• Continuous improvement and growth are our priority

About the Role

As a Systems Engineering Team Lead at Babcock, you’ll take charge of a talented team of engineers, driving the design, integration, and delivery of complex system solutions. You’ll own the definition and integrity of the system-level design, ensuring everything from requirements and risk management through to modelling and change control is expertly managed. Your leadership will keep projects moving, ensuring designs are compliant, traceable, and ready for certification.

You’ll lead technical investigations, oversee delivery schedules, and guide your team to produce high-quality engineering artefacts that meet time, cost, and quality targets. Beyond day-to-day delivery, you’ll play a key role in shaping engineering processes, championing innovation, and continuously improving how we operate. This is a role where technical excellence meets true leadership, and where your impact will be seen across the full lifecycle of major defence programs.


About You

You’re a confident and experienced Systems Engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges and bringing people together to deliver results. You combine strong technical knowledge with natural leadership skills, empowering your team to perform at their best while maintaining a clear focus on safety, quality, and compliance. Your sound engineering judgement allows you to make informed, multi-domain decisions, and you’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves when needed.

You’ll bring a solid understanding of design, analysis, and integration techniques, along with experience managing governance frameworks and technical assurance in large, multi-stakeholder programs. You’re also passionate about mentoring others, sharing knowledge, and driving continuous improvement. If you’re ready to take the lead on meaningful projects that make a real difference, this is your opportunity to do it with Babcock.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Australian Citizenship with a Defence security clearance (or the ability to obtain one)
• Hold an accredited (under the Washington Accord) bachelor’s degree in engineering or hold the recognised engineering qualifications to be eligible to obtain Professional Engineer category Membership through a recognised body.
• Membership of a relevant engineering body, preferably with chartered status
• Demonstrated relevant experience in relatable technical / engineering roles
•  A good understanding of applicable engineering toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation and analysis software)

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 1,500 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.   

To learn more about us visit      www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.   

This position requires working with, or exposure to, US and AU export-controlled technology; compliance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the AU Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 will be assessed.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks.  These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.  

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.   

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