CareerPlan

Systems Engineer

Newcastle, New South WalesFull-time2026-11-04 → 2026-11-11
Security clearance required

Core

Lead the development of functional and performance specifications for a major Defence aviation capability project, focusing on software aspects including aircraft platforms, simulators, and live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) training systems.

Role type

Senior Systems Engineer (Defence Aviation)

Builds

Functional and performance specifications, ASDEFCON Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), systems engineering databases

Domain

Defence, Aviation, Software Engineering

Required skills

Developing software Function and Performance Specifications (FPS), drafting ASDEFCON Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), evaluating tenders, conducting vendor requirements reviews, populating systems engineering databases

Preferred skills

Defence acquisition experience, aircraft acquisition and capability development experience

Technologies

ASDEFCON, LVC training systems

Responsibilities

Develop functional and performance specifications for complex platforms and training solutions, draft Data Item Descriptions, evaluate tenders and conduct vendor requirements reviews

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC