Lead Engineer
Core
Provide technical leadership for complex, mission-critical enterprise systems operating within Defence and secure government environments.
Role type
Senior IC systems engineering lead (Defence/Enterprise ICT)
Builds
Mission-critical enterprise systems, system architectures, and integrated hardware/software/network solutions
Domain
Defence, secure government environments, enterprise ICT
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems engineering, enterprise ICT architecture, system integration, verification and validation, technical governance, risk management, team leadership, stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
Defence systems engineering frameworks, enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, ArchiMate), capability transition and sustainment, INCOSE certification
Technologies
Enterprise ICT systems, Defence standards, hardware/software/network integration tools
Responsibilities
Act as technical authority for architecture, design assurance, and integration; lead and scale high-performing systems engineering teams; develop and approve system architectures aligned with Defence standards; manage technical risks throughout the system lifecycle; oversee verification and validation activities; provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineering teams; collaborate with customers and stakeholders to resolve complex technical issues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
