Senior Systems Engineer - Remote Opportunities Available

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team at Profound People. This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical solutions that are utilized by defense, government, and critical infrastructure operators worldwide. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will contribute directly to the design and delivery of sophisticated, real-world products, helping shape both current and next-generation capabilities.

What You'll Do

• Translate stakeholder and operational needs into clear, system-level requirements for complex and effector solutions.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams (hardware, software, AI, RF) to deliver integrated system architectures.
• Maintain and evolve system documentation including requirements, interfaces, and integration approaches.
• Drive and support system integration and validation activities to ensure end-to-end performance.
• Champion systems engineering best practices and contribute to process improvements across development programs.
• Act as a technical bridge between engineering teams, product leadership, and external or internal stakeholders.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and trade-offs, managing them throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead technical investigations and root-cause analysis, taking ownership of issues through resolution.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience contributing to the design and delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary systems.
• Strong grasp of systems engineering frameworks, tools, and full lifecycle development processes.
• Demonstrated capability in requirements definition, management, and traceability across hardware and software domains.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within diverse engineering teams.
• Hands-on exposure to system integration, testing, and verification activities.
• Familiarity with requirements or project tracking platforms such as Jira or similar tools.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to tailor technical information to varied audiences.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from AUD 120,000 to AUD 150,000 annually.
• Comprehensive relocation support for interstate candidates.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Work in a multidisciplinary engineering organization.
• Engage in innovative projects that have a real-world impact.

If you are looking to advance your career as a Senior Systems Engineer and are excited about the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, apply now!