Systems Specialist Software/Standards/Maintenance – AFHQ
Core
Develop high quality, traceable Function and Performance Specifications (FPS) and artefacts for software, maintenance, and standards elements of the Future Lead-In Fighter System (FLIFS) aircraft platform, simulators, training solutions, and LVC training systems.
Role type
Systems Specialist (Software/Standards/Maintenance)
Builds
Function and Performance Specifications (FPS) and Data Item Descriptions (DID) for FLIFS project elements
Domain
Defence acquisition, aircraft systems, simulation, and training
Required skills
Systems engineering, software specification, standards development, maintenance specification, stakeholder representation, tender evaluation, vendor requirements review, strategic guidance application, database management, analytical skills, technical writing, presentation skills
Preferred skills
Capability development experience, defence acquisition experience, aircraft acquisition experience
Technologies
LVC training systems, systems engineering databases
Responsibilities
Develop software FPS and artefacts for FLIFS platform, simulators, and training systems; Develop maintenance FPS and artefacts for FLIFS elements; Represent VCDF at forums with operators and delivery agents; Draft ASDEFCON Data Item Descriptions (DID); Evaluate and report on tenders; Conduct vendor requirements reviews; Populate systems engineering databases; Present verbal and written reports to committees and boards.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
