Systems Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-05-05

Country:

Australia

Location:

AU-SA-MAWSON LAKES-111 ~ 1-11 Technology Dr ~ BLDG 111

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

• Support Australia’s Defence mission through rapid capability delivery
• Design and integration of mission‑critical systems using advanced technologies, in a fast-paced environment
• Positions available at junior and mid-career experience levels

Raytheon Australia is proud to be the trusted capability partner of the Australian Defence Force, working hand-in-hand to deliver some of the most innovative and ground-breaking projects in the country.

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to conduct engineering activities across Electronic Warfare (EW), Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD), Counter-Uncrewed Air System (C-UAS) and Communications Systems projects.

This role sits within our Rapid Capability Delivery organisation, where engineering teams work at pace to design, integrate, trial, and deliver capability in response to evolving operational needs. You will apply system engineering expertise within multidisciplinary teams to support design maturation from concept through to verification and delivery.

Join our team of outstanding people with expertise across a wide variety of disciplines and position yourself at the forefront of tomorrow’s capabilities. In return, we will support you with access to best practice tools, systems and processes while continually investing in your growth by providing tailored learning and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support systems engineering activities to help mature designs toward integrated, delivery‑ready solutions under guidance from senior engineers.
• Contribute to software, hardware, and systems integration activities as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Assist with the preparation and conduct of design reviews, integration activities, and trials, ensuring engineering tasks are completed to required standards.
• Identify and investigate technical issues, escalating complex problems to senior engineers as appropriate.
• Support delivery activities by completing assigned engineering tasks in accordance with project plans and priorities.
• Apply established engineering processes, tools, and best practices to develop professional capability.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to share progress, results, and emerging issues.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Requires a University Degree in Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in Systems Engineering involving one or more of the following: requirements definition, requirements management, analysis, design, verification and validation
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with numerous stakeholders
• Initiative, motivation and desire to achieve
• Ability to work autonomously or with minimal supervision and deliver completed work on schedule
• Excellent written and oral communications skills. 
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Australian Government (Defence) Security Clearance up to Negative Vetting Level 1. Eligibility can be found at https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-suitability

Don’t miss the opportunity to build your career in a world class team and help build the Defence systems that keep Australia safe. 

If you are looking to contribute to the mission that matters, click apply now or contact us at careers@raytheon.com.au.

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