CareerPlan

Systems Engineer

Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-12
Security clearance required

Core

Support the acquisition and transition of LC4CS materiel systems through Development and Acquisition phases for Defence capability.

Role type

Senior Systems Engineer (Defence)

Builds

Engineering plans, specifications, requirements, verification documentation, and technical reports for complex defence systems.

Domain

Defence and National Security

Required skills

Systems engineering governance frameworks, requirements analysis, verification and validation, risk management, configuration management, TCN systems and networks knowledge, AT&E experience.

Preferred skills

Defence Technical Authority Level 4, Land Technical Regulatory Framework experience, Land System Safety Manual experience, Functional Performance Specifications production.

Technologies

TCN Waveforms, ASDEFCON Complex Material contract documentation tools.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain engineering plans and technical reports; Support acquisition activities through development and review of technical requirements; Apply Defence engineering governance frameworks; Analyse operational and technical requirements to develop recommendations; Support systems integration and technical certification; Manage engineering risks and configuration baselines.

Seniority

Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC with specific security clearance requirement.