Systems Engineering Lead

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
• Lead the design and integration of mission‑critical systems using advanced technologies
• Provide technical and people leadership in a fast‑paced, operational environment

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 Engineering Lead to manage 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 provide both technical experience and leadership, guiding multidisciplinary teams 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

• Lead systems engineering activities to mature developmental designs into integrated, delivery‑ready solutions.
• Provide technical and functional leadership across software, hardware, and systems integration teams.
• Plan and lead design reviews, integration activities, and range trials, ensuring technical rigor and delivery cadence.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve complex technical and integration challenges.
• Drive delivery effectiveness through clear plans, risk‑based decision making, and disciplined execution.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Engage stakeholders and customers with clear, evidence‑based communication and trusted technical advice.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Tertiary Qualification in relevant engineering discipline, and professional development sufficient to attain recognition as CPEng with Engineers Australia in a relevant engineering stream.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in the systems engineering lifecycle
• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams to align system design, software, and hardware delivery to program milestones.
• Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts.
• Ability to achieve day-to-day operational objectives with significant impact on the results of the Program.
• Demonstrated experience performing work with minimal oversight.
• Proven experience communicating with parties within and outside of own work area as well as parties external to the organisation (e.g. customers, vendors, etc.).
• Diplomatic approach to problem solving
• Strong leadership skills, with ability to establish strong working relationships and build customer rapport to influence stakeholders for the best program outcomes.
• 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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