Senior Systems Engineering Consultant

• Voted #8 in Best Places to Work 2024 
• Strong company culture 
• Australian owned and operated 
• Location – Canberra 

Join Nova’s Maritime Program within our Professional Services & Advisory business unit, delivering engineering workforce support across Defence and Prime Systems Integrators. The team provides specialist engineering expertise spanning systems engineering, integration, Verification & Validation, systems safety and assurance, alongside software, mechanical and electronic disciplines.

About the role: 

We are now seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Systems Engineer to provide professional engineering systems engineering expertise to join our team in Canberra. 

• Provide specialist engineering support across Defence and Prime client environments 

• Contribute to systems engineering lifecycle activities 

• Support Verification & Validation, systems safety and assurance activities in line with standards 

• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams across software, mechanical, electronic and aerospace domains 

• Apply professional engineering judgement to solve complex, real‑world capability challenges 

•  Support delivery of engineering outcomes within regulated, safety‑critical environments

What we would like from you:

• Degree or diploma qualification in engineering or a related technical discipline 

• Experience supporting engineering activities across acquisition or sustainment systems, in a project environment 

• Exposure to Model-Based-Systems-Engineering techniques and/or Command and Control (C2) project experience is advantageous

• Ability to work collaboratively within multi‑disciplinary teams (software, mechanical, electronic or aerospace) 

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non‑technical stakeholders 

• Demonstrated ability to work in structured, regulated or safety‑critical environments 

• High attention to detail and commitment to professional engineering standards 

• Willingness to operate in client‑facing consulting roles and adapt to different project environments 

• Australian work rights and ability to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance

• Please note: These opportunities require you to already hold an active NV1 or higher AGSVA Security Clearance.

Life at Nova – it all adds up! 

With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter. 

Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people.  

Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are: 

• Generous Parental Leave: Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks 
• Professional and Personal Development: Up to $5,000 per year of allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year can be used towards wellbeing such as a gym membership or assets related to well-being activities 
• Additional Leave: Ranges from - Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks), and Community Service 
• Flexibility: We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people 
• Dress For Your Day: We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust 
• Reward & Recognition Program: Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more 
• Employee Assistance Program: for employees and family members 
• Annual Nova employee engagement: Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun! 
• Wellbeing Hub with access to health and fitness content 
• Access to Defence Health and Travel Insurance 
• Free Flu Vaccination annually 
• Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice 
• Nova Employee Company Share Offer 
• An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive culture 
• Social activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari – we don’t like to take ourselves too seriously! 

You can view the full range of benefits at https://www.novasystems.com/au/careers/life-at-nova-systems 

APPLY NOW 

Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Joanne Burns in the Nova Talent Acquisition Team on (08) 8252 7100. 
 
Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation. 

Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference. 

Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests.  

To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation, please visit our website. 

Veteran

Nova Systems is a Veteran Employment Supporter of the Veteran Employment Program. We value the skills Veterans bring and encourage Veterans and Defence partners to apply. Nova supports our Veterans through reserve leave and top-up pay entitlements. No need to tailor the use of Defence language in your resume, we prefer to see this however, please let us know if you need support with your application. We also ensure all applications receive a response and feedback when appropriate. 

ITAR

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. To learn more, please visit: www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances 

NOVA SYSTEMS 

Nova Systems is one of the largest Australian owned and operated Defence and Security companies with a global presence as a leader in capability assurance and systems integration.

We are trusted to integrate mission systems solutions and develop software and products that protect lives every day. Our people combine technical skills with an in-depth understanding of what is needed – from Defence and essential services to border security.

We are leaders in Test & Evaluation (T&E), Certification and Systems Assurance, and incorporate the latest Digital Engineering tools and methods including modelling, simulation, and digital twins.

We have strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.