Senior Systems Engineer at CSIRO — BranchFactor

BranchFactor Summary

The original posting with the fluff stripped out

Expected experience: 5+ yrs
Management level: People management
Contract: Contract

Compensation

Base salary	A$135,000 – A$158,000 / yr

Role speciality

Systems Science Model-Based Systems Engineering Energy Transition

Useful technologies

CATIA SysML Python Git MATLAB R Julia pyomo JuMP Tom Sawyer GAMS IBM Rhapsody

Preferred qualifications

Field of studyControl Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research (or related)

Study levelBachelor's

Original posting

Acknowledgement of Country

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation.

Role highlights

Apply MBSE to real energy transition challenges across Australia
Build SysML models and analytical solutions shaping national systems
Collaborate with experts to deliver impactful, cross-sector outcomes

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

Visit CSIRO.au for more information.

About NEAC

The National Energy Analysis Centre (NEAC) is a CSIRO-led, next-generation digital research infrastructure that will drive and inform Australia's energy transition to net zero. NEAC offers a systems-science approach, combining technical data with human behaviour insights to support faster, smarter energy innovation. It connects real people, physical test facilities, and sophisticated modelling to support researchers, innovators, and policymakers in shaping the energy landscape of the future.

NEAC includes:

The Living Lab – a real-world data network of homes, businesses and energy users
The Systems Science Toolbox – a comprehensive model suite for Australia's entire energy system
Physical Infrastructure Integration – connections to CSIRO facilities for testing and simulation

The opportunity

As a Senior Systems Engineer in NEAC, you will play a central role in the development and application of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to support Australia’s energy transition. Linking your knowledge of applied mathematics, engineering physics, modelling and computing with real-world energy transition challenges, you will co-operate with a diverse cross-disciplinary team to develop MBSE-based capabilities and applications that can deliver meaningful value to government, industry and communities across Australia.

If you have a desire to bring your strong systems engineering and analytical skills to a collaborative and innovative team and support the energy transition, we look forward to hearing from you!

Your high-level duties will include:

Translate multiple stakeholder perspectives into formal requirements in SysML
Develop SysML models of parts of the Australian energy system aligned with NEAC’s reference architecture and application priorities
Develop scientific computing software realising a range of analytical workflows
Collaborate with NEAC leadership, CSIRO scientists, and the NEAC development team to create and deliver NEAC’s capability roadmap and project priorities
Coach and support colleagues in the application of modern systems engineering at CSIRO and act as a conduit to the wider systems engineering community
Adhere to the spirit and practice of CSIRO’s Values, Health, Safety and Environment plans and policies, diversity initiatives and Zero Harm goals

Role particulars

Location and office arrangements: Flexible – Newcastle, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane. Other locations with a CSIRO Energy presence may be considered.

Salary: AU$135k – AU$158k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure & work schedule: Specified term of 3 years; Full time.

Reference: 103296

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

Essential

A university degree in Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Operations Research, or a closely related field, and at least 5 years of practical industry or research experience
An excellent understanding of MBSE and systems architecture using SysML
Strong computational skills in one or more scientific computing languages (e.g., Python, Julia, R, MATLAB, etc.)
Knowledge of how to model and solve constrained optimisation programs in a scientific computing environment (e.g., linear, quadratic, and integer programming; JuMP, GAMS, Pyomo)
The ability to communicate and work collaboratively within a customer-focused, inter-disciplinary team, supporting team priorities in a dynamic and innovative operational environment

Desirable

Experience with SysML modelling software (e.g., CATIA, IBM Rhapsody, Tom Sawyer)
Experience with team-based software development and distributed version control (e.g., Git)
Computational experience in data analytics projects that make use of large datasets and/or complex data pipelines
Familiarity with power systems, other energy systems, supply chains, and/or transport

For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description.

Not sure if you meet all the criteria?

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please email careers.online@csiro.au, quoting the reference number and let us know how we can support you.

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Eligibility

Applications are open to Australian/ New Zealand citizens and Australian Permanent residents.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character clearance requirements. The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel occasionally.

Child safety

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.

How to apply

Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.

Applications close

26th July 2026, 11:59pm AEST