Combat System Safety Engineer (City of Rockingham)

About The Role Contribute to the Safety of Mission‑Critical Defence Systems. At Saab Australia, we design, integrate and sustain advanced defence systems that support Australia’s sovereign capability and national security. The Opportunity As a Combat Systems Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering and leading complex safety engineering activities across the full system lifecycle – from concept and design through to verification and in‑service support. Operating within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will apply structured safety engineering principles to identify, assess and mitigate risks, ensuring systems are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. You will also contribute more broadly across systems engineering activities, working closely with software, hardware and integration teams to deliver robust, end‑to‑end engineering outcomes. Key Responsibilities Safety Engineering & Assurance
- Develop and maintain system safety program plans, processes, and frameworks
- Conduct hazard identification and risk analysis, including:
- Preliminary Hazard Lists (PHL)
- Preliminary Hazard Analyses (PHA)
- System Hazard Analyses (SHA)
- Contribute to the development of:
- Safety assessment reports
- Safety case documentation
- Perform safety analysis in support of:
- Design changes
- Engineering updates
- System Problem Reports (SPR)
- Establish and maintain safety requirements, ensuring traceability, verification and implementation of mitigation controls Systems Engineering Integration
- Support broader systems engineering activities, including:
- Translating customer requirements into system‑level solutions
- Contributing to system design and architecture alongside hardware and software teams
- Developing interface specifications, design documentation and acceptance criteria
- Apply engineering governance processes relevant to safety‑critical defence systems
- Work within engineering toolsets such as:
- Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environments
- Jira for workflow and task management
- IFS Applications for engineering and configuration management Verification & Validation Support
- Contribute to the development and execution of verification and validation (V&V;) activities
- Support the preparation and review of:
- Test Acceptance Procedures
- Test Reports
- Coordinate verification activities, including scheduling, resource identification and issue resolution About You You are a capable and detail‑oriented safety or systems engineer with experience working on complex, safety‑critical systems, ideally within Defence, aerospace or similarly regulated industries. You bring a strong understanding of safety engineering principles and are comfortable operating across both technical delivery and engineering governance environments. You will contribute to building engineering capability within a collaborative team. Skills & Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in safety engineering across complex, software‑intensive systems
- Solid capability in:
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
- Safety requirements development
- Safety architecture and design
- Safety verification and validation
- Safety case development
- Working knowledge of contemporary safety engineering standards and best practice, including MIL‑STD‑882
- Experience working within structured engineering lifecycle environments Desirable
- Exposure to Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Familiarity with engineering governance and configuration management processes
- Experience using tools such as Jira and IFS Clearance Requirements As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an NV1 clearance. About Us Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 30 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges. From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high‑technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe. Culture And Benefits We employ over 1,000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience. By joining Saab you’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive organisation where your professional growth and work‑life balance are emphasised. You’ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace while having the opportunity to develop a long‑term, fulfilling career. As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you’ll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:
- 6 weeks paid leave each year
- 14 % superannuation
- Free income protection insurance
- Flexible working options
- Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
- Access to MySaab, our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners Equal Opportunity & Diversity Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds. Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice and welcomes the interest of ex‑service members, veterans and their families. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qs1m7