Introduction

Join a leading innovator in the resources sector as a Systems Engineer. In this role, you'll contribute to the design, integration, and testing of complex autonomy and energy management systems. The position offers an opportunity to apply strong systems engineering and control systems expertise while driving continuous improvement and mentoring others.

What are you going to do 

As a Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and deploying advanced autonomous and energy-related systems. You will:

  • Elicit, analyse, and manage system requirements for autonomy and energy management applications.

  • Develop and maintain requirement artifacts and documentation to ensure consistency and traceability.

  • Lead design and verification of both hardware and software components for complex control systems.

  • Select, procure, and integrate technologies such as sensors, routers, and computing hardware.

  • Liaise with suppliers to evaluate options and recommend optimal technical solutions.

  • Deliver detailed system design interfaces, specifications, and procedures.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including domain experts, architects, and product squads.

  • Support verification and validation engineering through test planning and execution.

  • Lead verification campaigns and drive issue resolution with respect to safety and schedule priorities.

  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to a culture of continuous enhancement.

Essential skills and knowledge

The ideal candidate will bring:

  • 5+ years of experience in systems engineering within autonomy, control, or energy systems.

  • Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, control theory, and functional safety.

  • Familiarity with embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and communication protocols (CAN bus, Ethernet).

  • Experience developing N2 charts, SysML models, and verification artefacts.

  • Hands-on experience leading test campaigns and managing hardware/software integration.

  • Adaptability, effective communication, and a collaborative, mentoring approach.

What we offer 

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solutions provider, connecting talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent, or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, backed by the strength and reach of a global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices, and more than 45 years of successful operation.

Do you have questions? If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact m.nelson@brunel.net

Are you the perfect match for this vacancy? Apply in 5 minutes and let's get in touch!

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!