Project Engineer – Air Traffic Management
// Role Summary
Join BAE Systems as a Project Engineer – Air Traffic Management, leading a team to deliver advanced ATM systems across Australia and shaping the future of defence technology.
// Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Air Traffic Management (ATM) Project team, ensuring a systems-oriented, integrated approach.
- Provide continuing support to Surveillance & Control System Program Office (S&CSPO) ATM systems.
- Manage electrical system/equipment requirements, manufacture, and engineering lifecycle activities.
- Support system qualification, configuration management, and team direction.
- Requires an NV1 security clearance or eligibility, and ITAR clearance eligibility.
// Role Specification
PROJECT ENGINEER – AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Join BAE Systems and become a key player in delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions. This role offers the opportunity to pioneer progress and protect what matters most, contributing to a safer future.
Role Overview:
The Project Engineer – ATM will lead the Air Traffic Management (ATM) Project team, working under the direction of the PEM to ensure a systems-oriented, integrated approach through project engineering development and verification. This role is critical in providing ongoing support to the Surveillance & Control System Program Office (S&CSPO) and their suite of ATM systems, including FTACAN, DTACAN, AMACCS, TVSS platforms, and ATCOM services. The geographically dispersed system sites across Australia, operated and maintained by the RAAF and BAE Systems personnel, present a complex and engaging work environment.
Core Duties:
- Derive, analyse, and manage electrical system/equipment requirements.
- Participate in requirements reviews.
- Independently review peers’ work, identify technical risks and unknowns, and support planning activities.
- Undertake engineering management of the electrical system/equipment manufacture.
- Perform System Engineering activities in compliance with the BAE Systems Engineering Lifecycle as specified in the Business Management System (BMS), including requirements management, functional analysis, candidate solution development, system design, system analysis, integration, system tests, acceptance tests, and certification.
- Support electrical systems/equipment qualification activities to ensure product compliance with all requirements, including safety and regulatory standards.
- Maintain the design and its documentation in accordance with applicable configuration management, change management, and traceability processes.
- Manage direct reports with technical skill sets, providing direction and support.
Key Criteria:
- A background in Electrical, RF, ICT, Networking, or Systems engineering is desirable.
- Understanding of protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and SNMP is desirable.
- Experience handling budgeting and scheduling for projects under $500K is advantageous.
- Experience with Maximo and/or CAMM2 is considered advantageous.
- Must hold a Defence security clearance or be eligible to obtain an NV1 clearance.
- Must be eligible for clearance for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations.
- This role requires a Foreign Work Authorisation (FWA).
About Integrated Defence and Autonomy Systems (IDAS):
The IDAS Team delivers advanced autonomous systems, smart munitions, and sustainment solutions across air, land, maritime, and cyber domains. With a focus on rapid innovation and operational readiness, the business develops disruptive capabilities and supports key Defence sustainment programs.
Why BAE Systems?
Build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. BAE Systems offers lifelong learning, meaningful work, and opportunities for growth. Enjoy rewards tailored to your needs, including support for financial and personal wellbeing, and a balanced lifestyle. Experience a supportive culture, embrace sustainable ways of working, and be proud of the difference you make.
Inclusion and Diversity:
BAE Systems is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens their teams. They support the veteran community through various initiatives and welcome applications from all candidates, strongly encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Recognized as an employer of choice for women and for candidate experience excellence.
Security Statement:
Applicants must be Australian citizens and possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain the required Defence security clearance (NV1) and Foreign Work Authorisation.