CareerPlan

Systems Specialist Requirements development lead, – AFHQ

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-15 → 2026-10-22
On-siteSecurity clearance required

Core

Lead requirements development for the Future Lead-In Fighter System (FLIFS) aircraft platform, simulators, training solutions, and LVC training systems for the Royal Australian Air Force.

Role type

Senior IC systems engineering requirements lead

Builds

FLIFS aircraft platform, simulators, training solutions, and LVC training systems

Domain

Defense acquisition / Aerospace systems

Required skills

Requirements development, Function and Performance Specifications (FPS) creation, Data Item Descriptions (DID) drafting, Stakeholder liaison, Vendor requirements review, Tender evaluation, Systems engineering database management, Strategic guidance application

Preferred skills

Capability development experience, Defence acquisition experience, Aircraft acquisition experience, Analytical skills, High-level writing skills, Presentation skills

Technologies

ASDEFCON, LVC training systems

Responsibilities

Develop traceable Function and Performance Specifications (FPS) for aircraft and training systems; Represent VCDF at forums with operators and delivery agents; Draft ASDEFCON Data Item Descriptions (DID); Share insights with project team members; Collaborate to identify and minimize capability risks; Present verbal and written reports to committees and boards; Conduct vendor requirements reviews; Evaluate and report on tenders; Populate systems engineering databases.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC