The Software Integration Engineer is responsible for the configuration, implementation, testing and maintenance of software across diverse environments. Primarily this includes Linux-based systems, network switches, virtual machines and containerised applications.
This role requires expertise in Linux system administration, networking and excellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex systems.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Develop a broad understanding of the operational use of the associated systems under development.
• Maintain software integration environments, including integration and installation of software and equipment into test reference sites and various Linux-based environments.
• Configure, manage and troubleshoot network switches to enable secure and efficient data flow between integrated systems.
• Implement, deploy, manage and configure containerised applications using Docker.
• Deploy, manage and troubleshoot Linux-based virtual machines and network environments.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, or Ansible for system provisioning, configuration management and software deployment.
• Troubleshoot system issues related to Linux servers, networking infrastructure, VMs and containers in distributed environments.
• Maintenance of the software integration environments, including integration of new software and equipment into test sites.
• Preparation of Test documentation, conduct of Integration Testing, System Testing and support for Test Readiness Review.
• Participate in reviews of software and documentation as required.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Documentation of integration processes, system configurations and troubleshooting guides.
• Collaborate with DevOps, IT and software development teams to improve CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure.
• Travel interstate to assist with system deployments, troubleshooting and collaboration with remote teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications/Experience

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in systems engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline.
• Experience in integration of software components in a near real time software intensive systems.
• Experience in integration of COTS/MOTS components.
• Experience in integration testing of software intensive systems.
• Experience with the products, development environments and tools used to develop and support software.
• Experience in developing software components within software intensive systems.
• Experience with software configuration management tools.
• Proficiency in networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, routing and switching).
• Hands-on experience with network switch configuration and network troubleshooting.
• Strong experience in use of Linux operating systems.
• Experience with virtualisation technologies.
• Experience in using containerisation and orchestration technologies.
• Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or PowerShell for automation and system management.
• Knowledge of Linux security best practices, including SELinux, firewall rules and system hardening.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex systems

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience across various software languages (Ada, Java, Go, Bash, Python, C++, C).
• Knowledge and experience across various software architectures.
• Experience with any of the following tools/technologies - Docker, Jenkins, DDS, Git and Automated Test Frameworks.
• A genuine interest and appreciation of large commercial and defence software intensive systems.
• Willingness to travel interstate as required for system deployments and support.

Skills

• Well-developed communication skills (both written and oral).
• Ability to work unsupervised as well as with others in a team environment.
• Good problem solving skills and the ability to develop creative and innovative solutions.
• Broad understanding of technology and technology trends.

Competencies

• Demonstrated experience meeting SAAB Integration Software Engineer competency profile (000EAN021).

Personal Attributes

• Customer focused.
• Ability to adapt to new tasks, technologies, processes and procedures.
• Ability to plan, schedule and prioritise tasks and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to mentor and provide guidance to other technical and non-technical staff.
• A willingness to undertake continual learning and development in conjunction with the company performance development process.
• Demonstrates behaviours that reflect company values

• Develop a broad understanding of the operational use of the associated systems under development.
• Maintain software integration environments, including integration and installation of software and equipment into test reference sites and various Linux-based environments.
• Configure, manage and troubleshoot network switches to enable secure and efficient data flow between integrated systems.
• Implement, deploy, manage and configure containerised applications using Docker.
• Deploy, manage and troubleshoot Linux-based virtual machines and network environments.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, or Ansible for system provisioning, configuration management and software deployment.
• Troubleshoot system issues related to Linux servers, networking infrastructure, VMs and containers in distributed environments.
• Maintenance of the software integration environments, including integration of new software and equipment into test sites.
• Preparation of Test documentation, conduct of Integration Testing, System Testing and support for Test Readiness Review.
• Participate in reviews of software and documentation as required.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Documentation of integration processes, system configurations and troubleshooting guides.
• Collaborate with DevOps, IT and software development teams to improve CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure.
• Travel interstate to assist with system deployments, troubleshooting and collaboration with remote teams and stakeholders