Senior System Engineer

Senior System Engineer

Location:

Melbourne 

Work Type:

Contract

Industry:

Infrastructure / Networks / Systems Administration

Contact Name:

Clancy Morris-Dalton

Contact Phone:

0447 355 443

Date Published:

23-Feb-2026

Systems Engineer
Melbourne | 6 month Contract Role | Long-Term Program
We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to join a major project
Working alongside the Chief Systems Engineer and a collaborative engineering team, you will support the design and delivery of complex integrated systems from requirements through to testing and deployment.
This role is ideal for a Systems Engineer with experience in Defence, Government, telecommunications or large infrastructure environments.

The Role
  • Support the development of system designs and technical solutions
  • Translate customer requirements into system specifications
  • Manage and document system requirements and traceability
  • Support system architecture and design documentation
  • Contribute to design reviews and technical documentation
  • Support system verification and acceptance activities
  • Work across the full systems engineering lifecycle
  • Collaborate with network, engineering and project teams
Skills & Experience
  • Experience working as a Systems Engineer on complex technical projects
  • Background in Defence, Government, telecommunications or infrastructure projects
  • Experience with requirements management and documentation
  • Understanding of systems engineering lifecycle or V-Model
  • Knowledge of IP networking (WAN/LAN)
  • Experience participating in design reviews and test activities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to obtain Baseline Security Clearance
Qualifications
  • Degree in Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications or related discipline
  • Approximately 8–10+ years relevant experience
  • Understanding of structured engineering environments
  • Experience with DOORS or similar requirements tools highly regarded
Nice to Have
  • Experience working on Defence or mission-critical systems
  • Experience with system integration projects
  • Experience working in aviation or regulated environments
  • Experience with safety or security-focused systems
For Any Questions reach out to Clancy @ 0480 807 225


Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
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