The Role

This recruitment seeks to fill the EL 1 Engineering Manager role in the Active Electronically Scanned Array Systems Program Office (AESA SPO) within the Electromagnetic Warfare and Intelligence Systems (EWIS) Branch. AESA SPO manages the introduction of innovative Active Electronic Scanned Array radar technology and is the single point of contact for domestic and international arrangements regarding this capability. The EL 1 Engineering Manager in AESA SPO will have the opportunity to apply their skills to a highly exciting portfolio of work while leading a multidisciplinary team of engineers and maintaining all engineering responsibility for the assigned program of work. The role is located in Fyshwick, Canberra, with occasional domestic and international travel required.

The right person for this role will show the flexibility to respond to the changing context and shifting priorities of the Defence environment and the agility to realign resourcing to meet new demands. In this leadership role, you will provide support and guidance to your team to ensure they are sensitive to Defence Strategic direction and to excel, while exercising a significant degree of independence.

This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.

About our Team

Charged with the responsibility of acquiring and sustaining a broad range of electronic warfare and signals intelligence systems in both tactical and strategic domains, the EWIS Branch provides its team with a wide range of exciting career opportunities. Within the EWIS Branch, the AESA SPO manages engagements between the Department of Defence and CEA Technologies – a supplier of world-leading radar technologies that are designed, developed and manufactured in Australia. If you are looking for a challenging and stimulating career in a role that makes a real difference, look no further than a role in CASG.

At CASG, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the biggest and most complex projects in Australia. CASG partners with industry to deliver capability to Defence, managing a multi-billion dollar portfolio of complex, high-profile acquisitions and sustainment activities to support Australia’s armed forces.

CASG manages an integrated, matrixed workforce to deliver projects and programs efficiently and effectively, with opportunities across a wide variety of disciplines including Engineering, Project Management, Commercial, Logistics and Corporate Enabling Services. You will be at the cutting edge of innovation in Defence, supported by tailored Professionalisation Pathways to support your development and unique and varied career opportunities.

Our people are capable, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration. Defence will support you in balancing work life with family and other priorities, offering you access to a variety of flexible working arrangements.

Our Ideal Candidate

Are you experienced in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management?

Interested in joining project work that will revolutionise radar systems and the electronic warfare environment? Want to work in a dynamic team with the opportunity to shape and influence the outcomes of a high technology program?

Application Closing Date: Sunday 2 November, 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference CASG/08215/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=8C6DECBF-C739-BBB3-376C-E44B8C8B55E8