Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer – Defence Capability Programs

SAAB Group is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team in Adelaide SA. This is a full-time, onsite position.

Play a hands-on role in designing and delivering mission-critical defence systems that directly contribute to Australia’s sovereign defence capability. This role offers exposure across the full systems engineering lifecycle, working on complex, integrated platforms where reliability, safety, and performance truly matter. Whether you’re already working in defence or looking to transition into the sector, you’ll be supported by experienced engineers, structured onboarding, and mentoring to help you succeed in a highly specialised environment.

About the Role

As a Systems Engineer, you’ll work across system definition, integration, and verification & validation on complex defence programs. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that individual subsystems come together into dependable, operationally effective solutions.

You’ll contribute to:

• System architecture and requirements development
• Integration of sensors, communications, and platform subsystems
• Verification and validation of safety- and mission-critical systems
• Technical reviews, risk assessments, and design decisions

This role offers exposure to long-term defence programs with real operational impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Support system requirements, architecture, and design activities
• Participate in system integration, test, verification & validation
• Contribute across the full engineering lifecycle in line with recognised standards
• Work closely with software, hardware, and project teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Support technical reviews, risk assessments, and engineering governance

About You

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
• 2–5 years’ experience working in a complex engineering environment
• Exposure to systems requirements, architecture, integration, verification, modelling and analysis
• Australian citizen eligible to obtain and maintain an NV1 security clearance
• Defence experience is valued but not essential — we support engineers transitioning into defence.

Company & Benefits

SAAB Group offers a competitive salary package that truly rewards you! You'll be part of a supportive and innovative workplace where your career growth and work-life balance are top priorities. We offer:

• 6 weeks paid leave each year
• 14% superannuation plus income protection insurance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Share-matching scheme and additional employee benefits

Application Instructions

Ready to make an impact? Get in touch to learn how you can build a meaningful engineering career delivering capabilities that matter.