Graduate Engineer Development Program – System Safety
Core
Graduate or early-career engineer developing specialist skills in System Safety for complex Defence systems to minimize risk to personnel, capability, and environment.
Role type
Graduate Engineer Development Program – System Safety Engineer
Builds
Australia's leading-edge Defence capabilities across Air, Sea, and Land programs
Domain
Defence / System Safety Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
understanding of mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering principles; complex problem solving; curiosity; clear technical explanation; attention to detail; respectful challenge of assumptions; verification mindset
Preferred skills
ability to travel within Australia for test and evaluation events
Technologies
System Safety principles and lifecycle management
Responsibilities
Identify potential hazards and influence safer outcomes throughout the system lifecycle; work closely with engineers, operators, and maintainers to understand system design and usage; develop practical solutions to complex engineering problems; participate in a 2-3 year development program with training in both system safety and area of expertise
Seniority
Graduate / Early Career