Systems Architect (Technical Lead) Job details General information Entity Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated 31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets. Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space. Reference number 2026-181933 Job details Domain Programs / Customer Relations Job field / Job profile Architecture and systems engineering - Systems engineering Job title Systems Architect (Technical Lead) Employment type Permanent Professional category Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time Full-time Job description As a fully owned subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense, Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd (SEDA) delivers and supports various products including high-performance optronics and inertial navigation equipment. SEDA is experiencing an increase in growth and is looking for an experienced Systems Architect to take the technical lead and Design Authority role for an exciting new optronics opportunity. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Systems Architect serves as SEDA's technical authority for a designated optronics product family. This role holds delegated Design Authority (DA) within Australia, acting as the primary technical reference point and main engineering interface with the customer. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: System architecture definition and function allocation across optical, mechanical, electronics, and software domains. Taking products from prototype through to commercially delivered, fielded solutions, not prototype delivery alone. Managing or directing multidisciplinary engineering teams within a project context. Establishing and implementing V&V programs, including ATPs, ATProcs, and formal Defence acceptance activities. Producing SAD, SSDD, ICD, and ATPRoc-class engineering documents against customer specifications. Leading complex technical reviews with customers and subcontractors. Exercising Design Authority or delegated technical authority for a product or product family. But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.) We are looking for someone who can bring the following: - Technical Authority: Confident holding and defending architectural decisions from customers, subcontractors, or parent company counterparts. - Communication and Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage effectively at executive, program, and specialist technical levels, both with Defence customers and internal engineering teams. - Analytical and Problem-Solving: Structured approach to identifying and resolving architectural trade-offs, with clear and auditable design rationale. - Contractual Awareness: Understanding of Australian Defence acquisition frameworks, particularly ASDEFCON Complex Materiel. Candidate skills & requirements In this role, you must bring: Bachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline. - Demonstrated experience in EO/IR, optronics, imaging, or sensing product development programs. - Experience with MBSE tooling such as CATIA Magic, Rhapsody, or equivalent (SysML / UML) is desirable. - Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) with Engineers Australia, or actively working toward this credential, is desirable. - Applicants must be Australian citizens eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance to Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1). Job location Job location Oceania, Australia, New South Wales City (-ies) BOTANY Applicant criteria Minimum education level achieved Bachelor's Degree Minimum experience level required More than 5 years
