Job Description
Full job description
Date Posted:
2026-05-08
Country:
Australia
Location:
AUSNSW116: Garden Island NSW, 83 Cowper Wharf Roadway, Building 328, Potts Point, NSW, 2011, Australia
Position Role Type:
Unspecified
Fast track your career on breakthrough defence projects
Gain hands-on experience from concept to delivery
Learn from the best in a high calibre team with great benefits and professional development
Raytheon Australia is a trusted capability partner delivering some of the most complex, innovative and meaningful engineering projects for the Australian Defence Force.
Right now, the company is experiencing exciting growth across the country, and we are looking for smart and energised systems engineers to join our team.
Our systems engineers are world class and working on projects that truly contribute to the defence of our nation. We look for specialists with a talent for big picture thinking and attention to detail – engineers with the knowledge and knowhow to apply technical theories and concepts and deliver real-world solutions. We depend on our systems engineers to make sure our complex, long-range projects are the best they can be, from early concept to final delivery.
In return, we offer outstanding opportunities to grow, with Raytheon Australia’s exclusive professional development programs, and a raft of employee benefits tailored to suit every stage of your career and lifestyle. Playing a key role in key projects is just one of the many reasons why it’s great to work here.
The Role
This is an exciting new career for an experienced System Engineer, where your unique skills will see you providing key advice and services in support of Guided Missile Destroyer Combat System Support Agent (DDG CSSA) program to conduct engineering activities on behalf of the Guided Missile Destroyer System Program Office (DDG SPO).
The System Engineers work in collaborative teams and are responsible for the engineering change and technical design activities for the DDG CSSA program. This may include requirements, design activities, validation and verification, testing, fault finding, while supporting configuration and data management and Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) activities for the DDG SPO engineering process. Additionally, you may be required to contribute to urgent defect (URDEF), technical and engineering investigations, and technical information reviews as a general technologict or Subject Matter Expert (SME).
The role is required to collaborate with Commonwealth, Royal Australian Navy, Enterprise partners and relevant subject matter experts to translate requirements and concept of operations documents into outcomes that meet the DDG SPO Engineering process. You will also help develop and deliver on cost and schedule estimates required by project management and prepares and maintains system and service documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
There are internal pathways for specialisation with career development through training, mentoring and opportunities within the CSSA program and secondment to other programs and functions within Raytheon Australia.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
Requires University Degree in Engineering or relevant tertiary qualifications and experience.
Minimum of 2 years post graduate relevant experience required.
Requires theoretical to advanced knowledge of engineering processes and procedures.
Requires practical knowledge of projects, programs, or systems relevant to the business with the ability to make enhancements and leverage knowledge in daily work.
Proven experience in collaborating with globally distributed cross-functional / matrix project teams comprising highly skilled subject matter experts and external consultants.
Knowledge of Systems Safety Engineering and processes would be an advantage.
Familiarity with Systems Engineering and Defence tools, would be an advantage (e.g. DOORS, Cameo Systems Modeler, AutoCAD, CREO, WINDCHILL, CMT-U, JIRA, AMPS, Objective, SharePoint).
Familiar with 2D AutoCAD design for electrical, mechanical, and building infrastructure.
Successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government (Defence) Security Clearance up to NV -1 - information on this can be found at http://www.defence.gov.au/agsva
Don’t miss the opportunity to build your career in a world class team and help build the defence systems that keep Australia safe.
As our employees say, we do great work at Raytheon Australia and it’s great to #workhere. Come and find out why!
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career access your next mission now by clicking the "Apply" button below or contact us at careers@raytheon.com.au
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, ****** orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Date Posted:
2026-05-08
Country:
Australia
Location:
AUSNSW116: Garden Island NSW, 83 Cowper Wharf Roadway, Building 328, Potts Point, NSW, 2011, Australia
Position Role Type:
Unspecified
Fast track your career on breakthrough defence projects
Gain hands-on experience from concept to delivery
Learn from the best in a high calibre team with great benefits and professional development
Raytheon Australia is a trusted capability partner delivering some of the most complex, innovative and meaningful engineering projects for the Australian Defence Force.
Right now, the company is experiencing exciting growth across the country, and we are looking for smart and energised systems engineers to join our team.
Our systems engineers are world class and working on projects that truly contribute to the defence of our nation. We look for specialists with a talent for big picture thinking and attention to detail – engineers with the knowledge and knowhow to apply technical theories and concepts and deliver real-world solutions. We depend on our systems engineers to make sure our complex, long-range projects are the best they can be, from early concept to final delivery.
In return, we offer outstanding opportunities to grow, with Raytheon Australia’s exclusive professional development programs, and a raft of employee benefits tailored to suit every stage of your career and lifestyle. Playing a key role in key projects is just one of the many reasons why it’s great to work here.
The Role
This is an exciting new career for an experienced System Engineer, where your unique skills will see you providing key advice and services in support of Guided Missile Destroyer Combat System Support Agent (DDG CSSA) program to conduct engineering activities on behalf of the Guided Missile Destroyer System Program Office (DDG SPO).
The System Engineers work in collaborative teams and are responsible for the engineering change and technical design activities for the DDG CSSA program. This may include requirements, design activities, validation and verification, testing, fault finding, while supporting configuration and data management and Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) activities for the DDG SPO engineering process. Additionally, you may be required to contribute to urgent defect (URDEF), technical and engineering investigations, and technical information reviews as a general technologict or Subject Matter Expert (SME).
The role is required to collaborate with Commonwealth, Royal Australian Navy, Enterprise partners and relevant subject matter experts to translate requirements and concept of operations documents into outcomes that meet the DDG SPO Engineering process. You will also help develop and deliver on cost and schedule estimates required by project management and prepares and maintains system and service documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
There are internal pathways for specialisation with career development through training, mentoring and opportunities within the CSSA program and secondment to other programs and functions within Raytheon Australia.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
Requires University Degree in Engineering or relevant tertiary qualifications and experience.
Minimum of 2 years post graduate relevant experience required.
Requires theoretical to advanced knowledge of engineering processes and procedures.
Requires practical knowledge of projects, programs, or systems relevant to the business with the ability to make enhancements and leverage knowledge in daily work.
Proven experience in collaborating with globally distributed cross-functional / matrix project teams comprising highly skilled subject matter experts and external consultants.
Knowledge of Systems Safety Engineering and processes would be an advantage.
Familiarity with Systems Engineering and Defence tools, would be an advantage (e.g. DOORS, Cameo Systems Modeler, AutoCAD, CREO, WINDCHILL, CMT-U, JIRA, AMPS, Objective, SharePoint).
Familiar with 2D AutoCAD design for electrical, mechanical, and building infrastructure.
Successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government (Defence) Security Clearance up to NV -1 - information on this can be found at http://www.defence.gov.au/agsva
Don’t miss the opportunity to build your career in a world class team and help build the defence systems that keep Australia safe.
As our employees say, we do great work at Raytheon Australia and it’s great to #workhere. Come and find out why!
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career access your next mission now by clicking the "Apply" button below or contact us at careers@raytheon.com.au
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, ****** orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Privacy Policy and Terms:
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Systems Engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.