Systems Engineer

Shape future land communications capability through complex systems engineering and acquisition activities

Your new company 
Joina major Defence capability modernisation program focused on the communicationssystems that support land command and control. Working within a small projectteam in Canberra, you will contribute to capability definition, systemsengineering and risk reduction activities for a complex Land C4 environment.The program involves collaboration across Defence capability, engineering,integration and research stakeholders, with a strong focus on interoperability,emerging technologies and future operational requirements. This is a 12-monthcontract with extension options subject to program requirements and funding.

Your new role 
As the Level 3 Systems Engineer, you will provide documented design and development support across capability definition, acquisition and delivery activities. You will work with Defence stakeholders to progress systems engineering outcomes through key capability approval stages.

• Develop and refine capability scope, operational concepts and system requirements.
• Plan and manage capability definition documentation, including Operational Concept Documents, User Need Statements and test artefacts.
• Coordinate risk reduction and requirements-setting activities with relevant Defence stakeholders.
• Support acquisition activities, including commercial tendering, tender evaluation and issues resolution.
• 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.

What you'll need to succeed 
You will be an experienced systems engineering practitioner with a strong understanding of Defence capability development and the ability to operate effectively within a small, agile team.Formal systems engineering qualifications and a minimum of eight years’ relevant experience.

• Experience preparing documentation under the Defence Capability Life Cycle.
• Experience drafting Concepts of Employment and Operational Concept Documents.
• A strong understanding of the One Defence Capability System.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with ADF, APS and Defence industry stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently, manage engineering activities and collaborate across disciplines.
• A current NV1 security clearance or higher.
• Experience with pre-Gate 2 capability projects, communications engineering, test and evaluation, model-based systems engineering, Defence networks or military operations is desirable.

What you'll get in return 
This opportunity offers substantial involvement in a complex Defence communications modernisation program, with responsibility spanning requirements, engineering documentation, risk reduction and acquisition support.

• A 12-month contract commencing 16 December 2026.
• Potential extensions of up to two additional 12-month periods, subject to funding and program requirements.
• Exposure to complex Land C4 systems, emerging technologies and Defence capability development.
• The opportunity to influence engineering outcomes within a small, collaborative project team.

What you need to do now 
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to holly.powell@hays.com.au , or call us now.
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