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Senior Systems Engineer

Sydney, AUS (SYD-01)💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-18 → 2026-09-29

Core

Architect, design, deliver, and support next-generation unmanned systems (specifically subsurface/underwater vehicles) leveraging unsupervised autonomy and AI for defense customers.

Role type

Senior Systems Engineer (Unmanned Systems/Defense)

Builds

Unmanned systems, specifically the Extra Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (XL-AUV) and related payloads

Domain

Defense, Maritime, Aerospace

Required skills

System architecture, hardware selection and integration, testing and evaluation, robotic perception, cybersecurity, stakeholder engagement, roadmap management, full lifecycle testing

Preferred skills

Robotic and/or autonomous systems design, defense/maritime/aerospace domain experience, product delivery lifecycle (manufacturing, acceptance, deployment)

Technologies

Lattice OS, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, networking

Responsibilities

Own technology solutions deployed to customers; act as subject matter expert for hardware, integration, and perception; design and implement integrated systems; contribute to reusable technology components; support vehicle and payload manufacturing, testing, and deployment; mentor junior engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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