Systems Engineer

About us

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defence technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. We provide advanced defence and commercial technologies across the air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. 

L3Harris Australia (operating as Integrated Mission Systems Australia) has provided advanced technology solutions to the Australian Defence Force and commercial customers for over 25 years. As a government partner of choice, L3Harris brings speed, innovation and flawless execution together with our commitment to make the world safer and more secure.

Our values of Integrity, Excellence and Respect are at the core of everything we do and inspire our team members around the globe.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically competent Systems Engineer, looking to make their mark on some of the most high-profile and strategically critical Australian Defence Industry programs. This position would be well suited to a recent Engineering graduate.

The Systems Engineer will conduct the design and integration of new capabilities, and upgrades for existing platform systems.The Systems Engineer will support the creation of the engineering outputs for assigned project/s in accordance with the agreed project/program tailoring to meet the needs of our customers and IMSA legal obligations. 

The key responsibilities for the Systems Engineer include but are not limited to: 

• • Support the Project Engineering Lead in requirements definition and management, removing ambiguity and misinterpretation prior to system development activities.
  • System Design Support
  • Safety Program Support
  • Integration, Verification and Validation Support
  • Support to Engineering Discipline Leads
  • Project Team Support
  • Familiarise oneself with an understanding of the IMSA business and Defence domains.
  • Be conversant and work in accordance with the business' policies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated relevant experience in the Systems Engineering Lifecycle.

• Able and willing to obtain and hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1

• Defence industry experience preferred

• Tertiary qualifications in an Engineering or relevant Scientific Discipline.

• Suitable qualifications and experience to meet the requirements of Chartered Engineer (Engineers Australia)

Where the role could take you

At L3Harris, our Systems Engineers are regarded as the organisation’s discipline specialists. The provision of training opportunities is a priority as is actively supporting your career and professional development goals. Pathways for this role could see you step into senior technical and leadership roles, or even move over to the project management field. A role with L3Harris is an opportunity to take your career through any number of pathways, whilst also making a lasting impact on Australia’s sovereign Defence capability.

What we offer 

Working at L3Harris offers various benefits including;

• A dynamic and inclusive working environment

• Company-paid parking in Fremantle

• An additional week of leave per annum plus the option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks additional annual leave

• Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to work life balance

• Company supported professional development programs

• Salary continuance insurance

• Novated leasing

• Retail Reward programs

• Health insurance discounts

Want to explore further?

Contact our Talent Acquisition team by email at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

L3Harris respectfully requests no agency submissions at this time.

All applicants must be eligible to obtain and hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance. 

Eligibility and clearance process information can be found at;

https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances/about/overview