The Role

The Systems Engineer will exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures, as well as engaging with stakeholders, investigate systems engineering concepts, deliver and manage systems engineering specifications and resources in support of the Defence materiel capability lifecycle. In addition, the Systems Engineer will be responsible for exercising assigned engineering authorities and any Technical Regulatory Authority delegations for managing the technical certification thereby ensuring that land materiel is fit-for-service, safe and environmentally compliant.

Land Materiel consists of, but is not limited to the following types of capabilities:

• Light and Heavy Armoured Vehicle Platforms
• Wheeled and Tracked Vehicle Platforms
• Weapons and Ordnance
• Petroleum and Bulk Fuel equipment
• Communications, Ground and Satellite systems
• Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Defence
• Simulation Systems
• Protective Clothing
• Medical and Dental
• Power Generation and Distribution
• Test and Evaluation
• Specialised Technical Services.

About our Team

Land Systems Division’s (LSD) mission is to acquire and support capability that enables the ADF to generate and sustain deployable Land power for an integrated force, in peace and war. We aim to be agile, innovative and outcomes-focussed as we collaborate closely with the Services and industry to deliver the latest equipment to maximise ADF performance.

The Land Engineering Agency (LEA), as part of the LSD, supports various Directorates and Systems Program Offices to ensure successful requirements development, acquisition and in-service support of materiel. LEA provides services in engineering, testing, design and development and technical data management. Services are provided across the whole of the Defence Capability Life Cycle.

LSD is dedicated to providing staff with an inclusive and healthy work-life environment, and we will invest in your ongoing professional development to ensure your work with us is deeply rewarding.

Our Ideal Candidate

The right person for this role will be a team member of complex and novel projects, and will be responsible for completing assigned tasks and for providing specialist technical advice. Candidates are sought from across all disciplines/specialities, in particular: Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical/Materials, Mechatronics, Automotive, Communications, Systems Engineering, Textiles, Biomedical, Chemical, Aerospace, Weapons, Petroleum Operations, Mechanical Drafting, test and evaluation and reliability Engineering.

The successful candidate will:

• Meet the mandatory qualifications
• Have engineering experience with a proven record of accomplishment of contributing to engineering outcomes
• Be able to tailor communication style and language to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Have team building skills, including coaching, leading or mentoring
• Have experience working within a Technical Regulatory Framework.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 24 August 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference CASG/05662/25 on www.defence.gov.au/apscareers