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Principal Systems Engineer

Melbourne, Victoria💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-29 → 2026-09-30

Core

Technically lead engineering teams to develop and deliver advanced multi-function RF, processing, networking, and data storage units for space applications using systems engineering methodology.

Role type

Principal Systems Engineer (Space Electronics)

Builds

Space-based electronic systems (RF, processing, networking, data storage units)

Domain

Aerospace / Space Systems

Required skills

Systems engineering methodology, Technical leadership, Requirements verification and validation, Technical baseline management, Cross-disciplinary problem solving (mechanical, electrical, software, firmware), Program cost and schedule balancing

Preferred skills

Software defined systems, Space industry product development life cycles, High-reliability/space environment applications, Complex electronics design (PCBAs, FPGA firmware), Xilinx devices (Zynq UltraScale+, Versal), VPX standards (VITA 46, VITA 65), Embedded hardware implementation, Electronics design (schematic, PCB layout, signal integrity), Signal processing/algorithm development, CAD tools (PSpice, LTspice, Altium, SOLIDWORKS, Keysight ADS), Systems engineering tools (STK, MATLAB Simulink, MBSE), OSI model and networking protocols

Technologies

Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+, Xilinx Versal, VPX (VITA 46, VITA 65), STK, MATLAB Simulink, PSpice, LTspice, Altium, SOLIDWORKS, Keysight ADS

Responsibilities

Technically lead diverse engineering teams in developing space application hardware, Own the systems engineering process including analysis and trades, Act as program technical champion and POC, Present at major design reviews (internal and external), Provide expertise in IR&D and new product initiatives, Support proposal efforts for new business opportunities

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence

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