Senior Systems Integration Engineer (Tullamarine)

About Us: For more than a century, Caterpillar has helped build a better, more sustainable world. Caterpillar Inc. is shaping tomorrow’s future as the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Backed by one of the largest independent global dealer networks and financing services through Cat Financial, the company’s primary business segments: Power and Energy, Construction Industries and Resource Industries are solving customers’ toughest challenges through a commitment to commercial excellence and advanced technology. All of this is made possible by our highly talented and dedicated team. About The Opportunity: As an Underground Technology Senior System Integration Engineer, you will be instrumental in ensuring delivery of a high-quality product. The MineStar Underground systems are used in an integrated mine environment, to enable autonomous machine operations, production recording management and monitoring in underground mining applications, using onboard and offboard software and systems. You will continually learn and stay abreast of innovative technology, mentor and coach enterprise team members, and deepen your professional network. Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Systems engineering management for CfUL (Command for Underground Loading)
- Support management with technical details/analysis to inform trade-offs and compromises.
- Support/perform CfUL validation/verification.
- Support/perform CfUL risk management.
- Support/perform CfUL configuration management.
- Support/perform CfUL technical reviews/audits (System demos, design reviews, DFMEA, functional safety, EMC, PC&S; engagement etc.)
- Be aware of and guide system development
- Develop integration strategies for complex projects
- Support system optimisation/balance
- In line with system requirements developed with UG site SE lead
- in line with standards (e.g. ISO 15817, 17757, 13850/13849)
- Support/guide architecture decisions
- Own and define structure of CfUL
- Manage CfUL's interfaces (responsible for internal interfaces, consult on external interfaces)
- Maintain definition of CfUL Component Interfaces
- Define and own behaviour of CfUL
- Support/perform development and maintenance of operational scenarios and use cases for CfUL
- Support/perform authoring of system specification (solution space) Key Skills Required:
- Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.
- Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours.
- Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
- Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
- Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organisation.
- Influencing Through Expertise: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen own expertise and impact or challenge decisions within and outside own organisation.
- Software Product Design/Architecture: Knowledge of software product design; ability to convert market requirements into the software product design.
- Artificial Intelligence: Knowledge of the concepts, technologies and methodologies of artificial intelligence (AI); ability to develop, implement and/or apply artificial intelligence products and services in specific industry domain to achieve business goals. Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in an accredited Engineering field.
- 10+ years of relevant work experience
- Strong analytical skills and mining experience
- Systems engineering experience Desired Qualifications:
- Good communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Working knowledge of systems engineering principles, design patterns and autonomy.
- Work independently and to communicate with others in a variety of work environments.
- Self-motivated to solve problems and guide changes.
- Familiarity with Interfaces, Database, Microservices, Middleware and Linux OS. Additional Information:
- Location: Melbourne (or willing to relocate)
- Travel: To Caterpillar Proving Grounds or customer site as required (up to 20%) Employee Perks:
- Salary – We offer competitive remuneration package, including attractive bonus and share options.
- Parental Leave – Generous parental leave policy and you can choose how you take your leave (full pay or half pay)
- Diversity and Inclusion – At Caterpillar we are committed to diversity and inclusion, equal opportunity and equal outcome.
- Discounts – We have staff discounts across health insurance, shopping, food, health & wellbeing and travel.
- Global Presence – As Caterpillar is a global company, we have many career opportunities across the globe and have training and development opportunities. How to Apply: If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career as part of the Caterpillar team, apply today via: by attaching a copy of your resume. Application close 9th June 2026 Your road to success begins with a Caterpillar career. By joining the Caterpillar team, you’ll discover that working for a global leader creates endless opportunities for you. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qb6xd