CareerPlan

Capability Analysis Engineer

Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time2026-10-02 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · Australia

Core

Define, analyze, and assess air defence capability solutions (launchers, missiles, radar, C2) for the LAND 6504 program to support acquisition decisions and operational effectiveness.

Role type

Senior Capability Analysis Engineer (Air Defence)

Builds

Capability definitions, operational concepts, performance specifications, and technical assurance packages for air defence systems.

Domain

Defence & National Security / Systems Engineering

Required skills

Capability analysis, system performance evaluation, trade studies, option analysis, technical assurance, interoperability assessment, risk mitigation, requirements development, stakeholder management, engineering evidence development

Preferred skills

NV2 security clearance, Defence industry experience, complex acquisition project experience

Technologies

Launchers, missiles, radar, command and control systems, Battle Management Systems (BMS), tactical data links, ADF networks, coalition networks

Responsibilities

Identify capability system elements and constituent parts for the LAND 6504 solution; collect and analyze capability performance data and operational employment concepts; assess launcher, missile, radar, and C2 capabilities against operational requirements; conduct trade studies and option analysis to support acquisition decisions; assess operational effectiveness across various threat environments and force structures; support development of Functional Performance Specifications and Operational Concept Documents; assess interoperability requirements across Joint Fires and tactical data links; identify technical and capability risks and recommend mitigation strategies; support Combined Pass approval activities with engineering evidence and technical recommendations.