The Systems Engineering Team Lead is responsible for managing a team of systems engineers that work with key contractors and project managers to elicit stakeholder needs and expectations, develop and maintain customer requirements, participate in technical reviews, ensure the effective integration of engineering specialties, participate in verification & validation activities, and develop engineering processes and procedures.
The Systems Engineering Team Lead reports to the Engineering Manager and is part of the virtual project team. They will work closely with specialist engineers, performance engineers, project managers, partner organisations, project stakeholders, and project supporting functions.
Primary Duties:
- Lead the systems engineering effort
- Work across both Australian and New Zealand safety and security domains
- Conduct systems engineering analysis through all phases of the system life cycle
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary virtual team across Australia and New Zealand
- Perform quality assurance and technical information review activities
- Coordinate analysis and evaluation, including analysis of complex data
- Develop engineering processes and ensure project certification objectives are met through audits and verification activities
- Manage relationships with stakeholders to achieve project goals; anticipate and response to stakeholder needs and expectations
- Report results in the form of presentations and project reports
- Maintain professional knowledge and continue to develop knowledge and expertise in relation to professional skills
- Prepare and review draft procedural or technical manuals and guidelines
- Manage and mentor a team of junior and career systems engineers
Skills and Experience Required:
- A Bachelor of Engineering degree in a relevant field (highly desirable)
- Postgraduate technical qualifications relevant to role (desirable)
- Demonstrated experience of systems engineering, systems theory, and system life cycle management
- Demonstrated understanding of engineering approaches for the development space, satellite or aviation technology
- 5 years’ experience as an engineer working on complex developmental or government procurement programs
- 3 years’ experience as an engineer working on space, satellite or aviation related projects
- Experience with Global Navigation Satellite Systems, SBAS, digital signals processing, telecommunications or satellite communications technology
- Proven ability to successfully build and manage relationships both with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience successfully working as part of a multidisciplinary virtual team
- Proven ability to work within teams and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical people through written and verbal channels
- Proven ability to take personal responsibility for progressing work, meeting milestones and delivering results
Location and Contract Term: This role is based in Canberra. 12- month contract with 2x12-month extension options pending budget and delegate approval.
Security Requirements: Applicants must be Australian Citizens and hold a baseline security clearance.
How to Apply: Applications close 15 January.
Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks
Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates
Call Kelly 0480 002 457 or email kelly@whizdom.com.au for any further information
