Systems Engineer

Contract (3–6 Months) | Brisbane CBD | Immediate Start | Major Rail Infrastructure Project

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join a high-profile infrastructure program in Brisbane CBD. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to one of Australia's most significant public transport projects, working within a multidisciplinary team delivering complex rail systems integration and project outcomes.

This contract role offers an immediate start, a collaborative project environment, and the opportunity to play a key role throughout the systems engineering lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Apply systems engineering principles across the full project lifecycle, including requirements management, integration, verification, and validation.
Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation, including Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs), requirements registers, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
Manage interfaces between civil, rail systems, signalling, communications, power, and operational subsystems.
Support the planning and execution of Verification and Validation (V&V) activities, testing, and commissioning requirements.
Facilitate interface coordination workshops and stakeholder meetings.
Identify, assess, and manage systems-level risks and contribute to safety assurance activities.
Collaborate closely with design, construction, testing, and commissioning teams to ensure integrated project delivery.

About You

Minimum 5 years' experience in Systems Engineering on major rail, transport, defence, or complex infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of systems engineering methodologies and lifecycle processes.
Experience using requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or equivalent platforms.
Demonstrated ability managing complex interfaces across multidisciplinary project environments.
Familiarity with rail systems standards and infrastructure delivery frameworks.
Degree qualified in Systems Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Full Australian working rights and availability to work on-site in Brisbane.

Why Apply?

Immediate start available.
Join one of Australia's largest and most complex infrastructure programs.
3–6 month contract with potential for extension.
Work alongside a highly experienced project delivery team.
Competitive contract rates based on experience.

If you're an experienced Systems Engineer looking to contribute to a landmark infrastructure project, we'd love to hear from you.

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