Systems Engineer

About the Role

• Apply technical expertise in rail operations and maintenance to mitigate safety and operational issues, delivering systems engineering and integration capabilities on complex rail projects. • Develop plans, programs of work, and support the delivery of operational testing (Trial Operations) activities. • Create operational readiness and rehearsal plans, processes, and technical systems integration strategies, plans, and roadmaps. • Work on technical requirements, application conditions, and task definitions from operational and maintenance concepts. • Develop test plans, test cases, procedures, schedules, and resources for various test campaigns, including lab tests, on‑site technical testing, and operational trials.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸systems engineering
• ▸integration
• ▸operational testing
• ▸readiness planning
• ▸test development
• ▸lab testing

What You Bring

We are looking for talented people from a variety of backgrounds to apply for a role focusing on Systems Engineering & Assurance and Test & Commissioning as part of our growing Australian Systems Engineering and Integration team in Brisbane or Sunshine Coast. Our offering is unique – complex projects often struggle to integrate their systems and assets to the existing environment which leads to project delays or poor outcomes. Many of our clients look to us to support them to define the frameworks and achieve operational readiness. Our team provides expertise in Systems Integration, Testing & Commissioning, Progressive Systems Assurance, and Operations & Maintenance Integration to deliver the best possible outcomes for projects, operators, and end users. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree and experience managing large, complex projects, particularly on the right side of the V‑model. • Demonstrate comprehensive integration of complex systems, from low‑level units and subsystems to end‑to‑end and operational integration. • Experience with project testing and commissioning strategies, prioritising and sequencing tests, verifying requirements, and determining personnel and equipment needs. • Understand Systems Engineering principles, including the interplay between operations, systems assurance, safety, verification and validation (V&V), and their roles in integration, testing, and commissioning. • Proficiency in using and driving IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (highly desirable). • Experience in hazard identification and risk management, with a background in RAMS and assurance (highly desirable).

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸project management
• ▸systems integration
• ▸testing
• ▸ibm engineering
• ▸rams

Benefits

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future. Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success. Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through personal and group performance bonuses. As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution. Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future. Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work‑life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities. Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience, offering an agile working environment, discretionary performance bonuses, employee resource groups, and annual health checks with ongoing professional development. These initiatives support flexibility, recognition, inclusion, and continuous learning. We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees, including part‑time and job‑shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part‑time permanent opportunity, please apply! • Agile working environment supporting flexible work. • Discretionary group and personal performance bonuses for eligible employees. • Annual health checks and ongoing professional development.

Work Environment

Hybrid