Systems Engineering Team Lead

Babcock Canada Inc.; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence company in Australia seeks a Systems Engineering Team Lead to drive the design and delivery of complex system solutions. This role requires a confident Systems Engineer with strong leadership skills, aiming to deliver results in a hybrid work environment. Successful candidates must possess an accredited engineering degree and be able to obtain a Defence security clearance. Join a dynamic team contributing to significant national defence programs and enjoy numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Competitive rewards and benefits

Qualifications

• Australian Citizenship with a Defence security clearance (or the ability to obtain one).
• Demonstrated relevant experience in relatable technical / engineering roles.
• Solid understanding of applicable engineering toolsets.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design, integration, and delivery of complex system solutions.
• Ensure compliance and integrity of the system-level design.
• Manage requirements and risk management through to modelling.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Leadership skills

Understanding of design, analysis, and integration techniques

Ability to mentor others

Education

Accredited bachelor's degree in engineering

Membership of a relevant engineering body

Tools

PLM or MRP systems

Design and simulation software

Job description

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Systems Engineering Team Lead

Location: Keswick, SA, AU, 5035

Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

• Competitive rewards and benefits
• Flexible working options

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.

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.

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.

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 Role

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 muchmore, 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 work.

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