Mission Systems Engineer

**About the company** Southern Launch offers bespoke space mission services from two complementary spaceports in Australia. Its vertically integrated processes for orbital and suborbital launch, hypersonic flight, re\-entries from space, and range services for advanced system testing have been proven by customers and regulators. **About the role** The Mission Systems Engineer designs, develops and integrates the systems and equipment required to support our customer missions. This role is responsible for establishing and integrating mission systems, bringing together diverse technologies, equipment and interfaces to deliver reliable, deployable mission capability. Responsibilities include: * Design and develop mission systems architecture, equipment and technical solutions to support launch and range operations * Integrate electrical, electronic, mechanical, software, communications and instrumentation systems into cohesive mission systems * Develop and configure control, monitoring, telemetry, communications and data acquisition systems * Support the selection, procurement, modification and commissioning of mission systems equipment * Develop system requirements, interfaces, schematics, technical documentation and integration procedures * Design and implement software, scripting and automation solutions where required to support mission operations and system integration * Test, troubleshoot and verify mission systems and equipment in operational environments * Work closely with engineering, operations and customers to understand mission requirements and translate them into practical technical solutions * Identify and resolve technical issues across system interfaces, with a focus on reliability, safety and operational readiness * Support the continuous improvement and evolution of Southern Launch's mission systems architecture and capabilities **About you** We are proud of the diversity of experience within our team and will be encouraged by what you can bring to this position. We are initially looking for: * A mechatronics, software, electronics, electrical, systems or similar engineering background * Strong practical capability across hardware, electronics, instrumentation, control systems and/or software * An ability to understand how complex technical systems interact and translate requirements into workable solutions * Strong problem\-solving skills and a hands\-on approach to designing, integrating, testing and troubleshooting equipment * Technical curiosity and the ability to quickly learn new technologies and systems * Good software or scripting capability, with an interest in automation, data acquisition, control or communications systems * Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to work across engineering and operational teams * A structured, detail\-focused approach, balanced with the ability to work practically and adaptively in a developing environment * Experience in aerospace, defence, aviation, industrial automation, robotics or another complex technical environment would be advantageous, but is not essential This position requires you to hold and maintain a valid Australian Defence Security Clearance.