Key Responsibilities:Plan and execute assembly, integration and verification of complicated systems, both in the laboratory and in the field.Responsible for systems engineering over multiple lifecycle phases with a strong ability to address the speciality engineering and "ilities" of systems design, for sub-systems and systems with medium criticality.Establishing baselines and design configurations, including preparing and implementing engineering changes to the baselines.Performing detailed engineering analysis and synthesis of alternative solutions derived from unclear or vague specifications.Reviewing and integrating multiple activity reports into system-level analysis and reports to ensure the quality and integrity of results and recommendations.Provide "field engineering" services after delivery to aid in fault diagnostics and rectification.Coaching or mentoring one or more young engineers in the field of engineering and specifically systems engineering.Participate in work teams focussed on Project or Programme planning and strategic decision-making.Contribute to organisational maturity through the maintenance and upgrade of engineering processes within his/her realm of responsibility.Key Requirements:Qualification:B.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) with 4+ years; ORM.Eng with 3+ years; ORPhD/D.Eng with 1+ yearsExperience:A background in development of systems in radio astronomy, radar, satellite or avionics systems is preferred.Integration, test and verification of complicated systems which includes RF, digital and mechanical elements.Applied Systems Engineering across the multiple lifecycle stages of a system or product, at all levels up to user systems (L5) of the systems hierarchy.Use of Computer-aided Systems Engineering Tools (e.g. CORE)Application and control of systems engineering processes and procedures.Baseline establishment and management.Change controlKnowledge:Recognised domain knowledge of systems engineering, technology and/or software, based on theoretical aspects and experience in systems engineering methods, procedures, tools and techniques.Configuration management and configuration management systems.Systems Engineering Standards, e.g. ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 & 15289,Quality assurance systems (ISO 9001)Knowledge of the PFMA and related procurement regulationsAdditional Notes:The applicant should have the following skills/abilities/competencies:Operate independently or as part of a team to engineer products and systems, typically at any level of the system's hierarchy from materials & components up to systems.Undertake engineering activities covering multiple lifecycle phases of the system under development with a strong ability to address the speciality engineering and "ilities" of system design.Perform detailed engineering tasks and analysis with limited or no supervision, employing academic and practical knowledge gained on the job.Provide systems engineering on a primary system across multiple domains while supporting secondary product development.Contribute to or lead- the evolution and implementation of improved engineering processes.Use advanced interpersonal skills in order to influence engineering attitudes and systems design for operational environments.The Systems Engineer will operate within a matrix engineering organisation and thus may be deployed between various projects and teams with different specific roles as dictated by the current organizational needs.ASEP/CSEP accreditation will be an advantage