EOI – Systems Engineer (Defence)

(Location: Canberra | Multiple locations available)

Who Are We?

We’re a veteran-owned, above-the-line consultancy providing engineering, project management, cybersecurity and procurement services to Defence. As an employee-centred company, our team comes before the client or the bottom line. Your career, your pace—we let you steer your own development and choose the projects you work on.

Benefits in Our Team

As a permanent employee, you’ll enjoy:

A guaranteed 40-hour work week—any additional hours you choose to work are returned as time-off-in-lieu or paid at your hourly rate

Focus on your core role—no staff supervision, no compulsory tender writing and no forced “team fun”

Influence over the roles and capabilities you work on

A $10,000 annual training allowance for professional development, certifications and courses

Generous bonus leave provisions (including three extra leave days each Christmas)

A completely flat organisational structure—everyone from new entrants to 40-year veterans are equal

Career and salary progression tied directly to your skills and achievements, not internal competition
For further details, please see our Candidate Handbook: https://view.genially.com/63d430e9b57c6d00137008ea

Essential Requirements

To be eligible, you must:

Be an Australian Citizen

Hold a minimum NV1 security clearance (NV2/TSPV welcome)

Have Defence project experience, [LR1] preferably in capability management

Be available to work in-person on client sites (no remote-only roles)

Have separated from the ADF or Defence APS for at least 12 months (the Defence moratorium applies to our roles)

Please note: Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Chartered Professional Engineer (Engineers Australia)

2. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering or a related discipline

Key Responsibilities (varied by opportunity)

While each role will differ, common requirements include:

Develop, review and implement engineering plans, processes, and procedures

Contribute to and manage Verification and Validation (V&V) activities, including Test & Evaluation

Provide specialist engineering advice to manage risk and cost

Support system and sub-system interface management, including documentation and control groups

Assist with hazard analysis and safety case documentation as part of safety risk programs

Undertake engineering configuration management and contribute to FPS and OCD documentation

Evaluate technical and design packages to ensure compliance with requirements and frameworks

Engage with stakeholders to support planning, reviews, and delivery milestones

Draft reports, briefs, and recommendations for senior review and decision-making

Participate in or lead engineering working groups, depending on experience level

Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and RAM analysis where applicable

Operate within CASG Configuration and Quality Management Systems

Use tools such as DOORS for requirements and systems traceability

How to Apply

Click “Apply” to submit your CV. We’ll review your experience and get in touch if we believe we can support you on your career journey and connect you with the right opportunities.

For more information you can:

📘 View our Candidate Handbook - https://view.genially.com/63d430e9b57c6d00137008ea

📩 Email: [email protected]

📞 Call Luke on 0435 235 464