Combat Systems Engineer

Saab

Combat Systems Engineer contributing to DDG requirements baseline and Combat System upgrades. Involved in requirements analysis, design definitions, and engineering change implementations.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeMelbourne • 🇦🇺 AustraliaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to and execute activities supporting requirements analysis, architecture definition and development of subsystems and associated components in preparation for integration, test and trials/evaluation.
Develop, maintain and update system functional and non-functional requirements and design artefacts.
Prepare for and support the execution of major program milestones such as design reviews, test readiness and system readiness reviews.
Develop, prosecute and support the implementation of approved Engineering Change.
Interact with specialty engineering disciplines, such as Safety, Human Factors, Cyber, Topside and ILS.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Up to 2 years’ experience in Systems Engineering activities prior to this role.
Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant discipline (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field), and/or equivalent relevant experience (preferably within the defence industry).
Fundamental understanding of systems engineering principles and practices.
Familiarity of System Engineering in an ASDEFCON context is desirable.
Familiarity in using systems engineering software tools (e.g.DOORS, Cameo Systems Modeler, etc.).
Integration, Test and Evaluation of CS Products into Naval Platforms or equivalent complex Military Systems having challenging constraints (desirable).
Combat System requirements within a maritime context (desirable).
Working knowledge in one or more of the C4ISREW or Combat System Warfare Domains (i.e. Anti-Air Warfare, Anti-Submarine Warfare and Anti-Surface Warfare) (desirable).
Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to clearly convey technical information verbally and in writing.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain a NV1 security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

6 weeks paid leave each year
14% superannuation
Free Income Protection Insurance
Flexible working options
Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
Access to MySaab - our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems engineeringrequirements analysisarchitecture definitionfunctional requirementsnon-functional requirementsEngineering Change implementationintegrationtest and evaluationC4ISREWcombat system requirements

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsability to work in dynamic environment

Certifications

NV1 security clearance