Senior Systems Engineer - Defence/Medical

Winable Recruitment
Sydney, NSW
A$150,000 p/a +
Engineering → Systems Engineering
Full-time
On-site

Posted 2 days ago


About The Role

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will take technical ownership of product development at the systems level, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative new products and sustain existing ones. This role offers the opportunity to lead systems engineering activities, mentor junior engineers, and play a key part in shaping the future of the company.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead systems-level product development and act as the technical owner.
  • Coordinate systems engineering efforts across cross-functional teams.
  • Develop and maintain key documentation including design descriptions, specifications, risk plans, and system architecture.
  • Drive and support sustaining engineering activities and design change assessments.
  • Own and manage product risk documentation including FMEA, hazard analysis, and risk reduction plans.
  • Elicit, define, and trace system requirements aligned with user needs and regulatory standards.
  • Perform trade-off analyses, develop workflows, and optimise product parameters for performance and reliability.
  • Collaborate across engineering, research, and operations teams to deliver compliant, high-quality solutions.

What You’ll Bring

You are a proactive decision-maker with a strong sense of ownership. You thrive in complex engineering environments and bring a calm, mature, and professional approach to solving technical challenges. Your clear communication, structured thinking, and collaborative mindset will make you a trusted leader within the team.

Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years’ experience in Systems Engineering or a related role.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects.
  • Strong documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Expertise in risk management, requirement management, and system architecture.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.

Alternatively please send an email to [email protected] for a confidential chat


About Winable Recruitment

Sydney, NSW, Australia

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