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Systems Engineer

Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time2026-10-24 → 2026-11-13
Based in AustraliaSecurity clearance required

Core

Shape future land communications capability through complex systems engineering and acquisition activities for a Defence capability modernisation program.

Role type

Level 3 Systems Engineer (Defence capability development)

Builds

Land C4 (Command, Control, Communications, and Computers) environment capabilities

Domain

Defence / Military Operations / Land Communications

Required skills

Systems engineering, capability definition, requirements engineering, risk reduction, acquisition support, stakeholder engagement, threat analysis, documentation management

Preferred skills

Model-based systems engineering, test and evaluation, Defence networks, military operations, pre-Gate 2 capability projects

Technologies

Defence Capability Life Cycle, One Defence Capability System, Operational Concept Documents, User Need Statements

Responsibilities

Develop and refine capability scope, operational concepts and system requirements; Plan and manage capability definition documentation; Coordinate risk reduction and requirements-setting activities; Support acquisition activities including commercial tendering; Analyse threats, capability gaps and emerging concepts of employment; Engage with engineering, design, integration and integrated logistics stakeholders; Contribute to program-level engineering artefacts and mentor supporting systems engineering personnel

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC