Senior Engineering Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and engineering expertise for digital tower and aerodrome systems
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for system engineering and technical matters
• Lead engineering lifecycle activities including design, integration, testing, installation, and verification
• Support system testing, validation, operational readiness, and site deployment activities
• Manage configuration control, change management, and system documentation
• Identify, assess, and manage technical and safety risks
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, security, and quality standards
• Engage with internal stakeholders, program teams, and external vendors as a trusted technical advisor

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or Information Technology (or equivalent)
• Extensive experience applying systems engineering practices across the full SDLC
• Strong background in the design, development, testing, and implementation of complex software systems
• Experience with configuration management, quality assurance, and technical documentation
• Proven stakeholder and vendor management experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV1 Security Clearance (Australian citizenship required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Digital Tower Solutions or aerodrome-based Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems
• Experience with real-time or distributed systems and N-tier architectures
• Eligibility for Professional Engineer registration (RPEQ and/or CPEng)
• Knowledge of ISM, DO-278A, or safety-critical aviation systems

About the Company

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and the provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful culture while securing the future of Australia’s skies.