Senior Systems Engineer - Communications

We're seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer - Communications for a long-term contract opportunity within a large, highly regulated aviation and critical infrastructure environment.

This is a senior, hands-on engineering role supporting mission-critical communications and telecommunications systems. You'll provide technical leadership across the full systems engineering lifecycle while helping ensure operational systems remain safe, reliable, secure and fit for purpose.

The Role

Working within a specialist engineering team, you'll be responsible for the technical implementation, sustainment and enhancement of critical communications systems, including voice switching, telecommunications, control and monitoring technologies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead Systems Engineering activities across requirements, design, integration, verification, validation and sustainment.
• Provide technical leadership and specialist engineering advice across complex systems and projects.
• Support the design, development, testing and implementation of robust telecommunications and communications systems.
• Develop and review technical specifications, system requirements, engineering reports and design documentation.
• Lead investigations into complex system issues and implement effective engineering solutions.
• Prepare test plans and test cases and participate in system integration and testing activities.
• Manage configuration, change control and technology change processes.
• Identify, manage and track technical and program risks.
• Monitor system performance and drive improvements in reliability and maintainability.
• Provide guidance across system safety, security and technical integrity.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, security and operational teams, as well as external vendors and service providers.
• Support knowledge sharing and mentor less experienced team members.

About You

To be successful, you'll bring:

• A relevant degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong demonstrated experience applying Systems Engineering principles throughout the system lifecycle.
• Extensive experience in the design, development, testing and implementation of telecommunications systems.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance and configuration management practices.
• Proven experience managing technical stakeholders and vendors.
• Excellent technical documentation skills, including experience preparing and reviewing solution architecture and system design documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve complex technical issues.
• The ability to work autonomously, take ownership and provide technical leadership.
• Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer, such as RPEQ.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV1 security clearance.

Highly Desirable

Experience or knowledge in the following areas will be highly regarded:

• N-tier architectures and distributed systems
• Real-time systems
• Message handling
• Internet technologies
• Information Security Manual (ISM) principles and controls
• DO-278A software assurance guidelines

What's On Offer

Location: Brisbane
Contract: 24 months
Rate: $1,300 per day inclusive of super
Sector: Aviation / Critical Infrastructure

This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior technical role supporting complex, safety-critical communications technology while contributing to systems that underpin essential aviation operations across Australia.

If you're an accomplished Systems Engineer with strong telecommunications experience and are looking for a high-impact, long-term contract, Apply now or reach out to [email protected] for a confidential discussion**.**