Principal Systems Engineer - AU

NOTE: Applications for this role must be submitted via Seek.com.au

 

Are you ready to lead systems design efforts that expand the frontiers of space exploration with cutting-edge space robotics? Lunar Outpost Oceania is seeking a talented, experienced Principal Systems Engineer to join our fast-paced, dynamic team. In this role, you will oversee the design and development of systems for spacecraft and associated technologies that are driving the future of lunar mobility and autonomy. You will work closely to guide a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, ensuring that our systems solutions are innovative, efficient, and compliant with industry best practices. Your expertise and leadership will drive groundbreaking projects to the Moon and beyond.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide the design, development, and deployment of robust hardware systems in real-world products, coordinating with external partners to integrate and test robotic systems to ensure they meet operational needs and performance standards.
• Create, manage, and update project management plans, process flows, and compliance documentation for various robotics projects.
• Interact with stakeholders at technical meetings and design reviews, including presenting, coordinating, and acting as technical expert.
• Manage Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Interface Definition Documents (IDDs), project and procurement scheduling, shipment receipt, and inventory tracking.
• Identify, solicit, document, and disseminate functional, performance, interface, and non-functional requirements (such as standards, reliability, and maintainability) for Earth- and Space-based robotic systems.
• Trace components requirements to system requirements; communicate requirements to suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Develop hardware and software component functional models and concise functional description documents.
• Develop and document trade studies, concepts of operation (CONOPS), risk analyses, and use cases.
• Work closely with other engineering disciplines to guide detailed specification and design architecture options.
• Oversee the design verification process; drive requirement validation by drafting and maintaining Requirements Verification Plans.
• Plan and support systems lifecycle, including design, assembly, and testing.

·       Provide technical direction for the team, including mentoring and supporting the development of engineers and team leaders.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s (B.S./B.E.) degree from a technical college or university in an Engineering or Technical Management field.
• 8+ years of engineering/product development experience, including demonstrated proficiency and leadership in systems engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise leading requirements management.
• Proven experience working with robotic or spacecraft systems, hardware and software.
• Excellent technical understanding of interface control documents, complex mechanical and electrical engineering drawings and architecture, and software process flowcharts.
• Experience leading Systems Engineering processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt in a rapidly changing technical environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work across teams and disciplines, proven leadership abilities.
• Self-motivated, organised individual with a track record of delivering high-quality outcomes in time-sensitive environments.
• Must be able to attain and hold NV1 security clearance.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a startup environment.

 

Lunar Outpost Oceania is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against protected characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran status). We want all employees (including executives and HR) to treat others with respect and professionalism.