6351 - Systems Engineer - CDT

Business Review Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Review Group is seeking a Systems Engineer to contribute to the CDT program within the LC4S framework. The role focuses on introducing new TCN waveforms, enhancing radio ancillaries, and delivering SBU Type Three Tactical Edge Radio.

The successful candidate will join a small team under the TCN Core Team Engineering Manager to support acquisition, verification, and delivery of LC4CS TCN materiel. Qualifications include a four-year engineering degree and substantial post‑graduate

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or relevant industry and/or domain work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engineering plans, specifications, requirements, verification documentation and technical reports.
• Support acquisition activities through development, review and assurance of technical requirements, Statements of Work and ASDEFCON artefacts.
• Apply Defence engineering governance frameworks, policies and standards to ensure compliant and auditable engineering outcomes.
• Analyse operational and technical requirements, evaluate solution options and develop recommendations.
• Support systems integration, verification, validation and technical certification activities.
• Represent the Commonwealth during contractor testing activities, assessing evidence and validating achievement of Defence requirements.
• Manage engineering risks, configuration baselines and change activities to maintain technical integrity.
• Provide authoritative engineering advice on complex communications and network integration matters.
• Engage Defence, industry and stakeholders to coordinate technical activities and support capability transition.

Skills

TCN systems

Networks integration

Defence engineering governance

Stakeholder management

Technical decision making

Verification & testing

AT&E experience

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical/Mechatronics/Software)

Job description

Position ID: 6351
SPO: LCSS SPO
Project: CDT
Location: ACT or VIC

Qualifications (mandatory):

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and relevant industry and/or domain work experience.
• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Computer Science or similar) from an Australian institution, or a qualification gained elsewhere, that satisfies the requirements of the Washington Accord for recognition as a Professional Engineer. About the Role: The Systems Engineer will work within the CDT’s TCN Core Team, focussed on the introduction into service of new TCN waveforms, enhancements to the Type One vehicle mounted and soldier mounted Single Channel Radio Ancillaries and delivery of the Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) Type Three Tactical Edge Radio (TER). The Systems Engineer will be part of a small team working to the TCN Core Team Engineering Manager. They will exercise sound decision-making and judgement to support the acquisition, verification, technical certification and delivery of LC4CS TCN related materiel.

The Systems Engineer will work closely with other LC4S Branch Land 4140 teams, the VCDF DC4ISREW Development Team, the Army’s LC4ISREW Delivery Team and the Land Network Integration Centre (LNIC). Experience in TCN, including networks and integration, is desirable.

Specific Duty Statement/Job Criteria:

• Develop and maintain engineering plans, specifications, requirements, verification documentation and technical reports supporting LC4 capability acquisition and delivery.
• Support acquisition activities through development, review and assurance of technical requirements, Statements of Work and ASDEFCON artefacts.
• Apply Defence engineering governance frameworks, policies and standards to ensure compliant and auditable engineering outcomes.
• Analyse operational and technical requirements, evaluate solution options and develop recommendations supporting informed capability decisions.
• Support systems integration, verification, validation and technical certification activities to assure capability performance and acceptance.
• Represent the Commonwealth during contractor testing activities, assessing evidence and validating achievement of Defence requirements.
• Manage engineering risks, configuration baselines and change activities to maintain technical integrity throughout the capability lifecycle.
• Provide authoritative engineering advice and recommendations on complex communications, network integration and capability delivery matters.
• Engage Defence, industry and operational stakeholders to coordinate technical activities and support capability transition into service.

Appointment to this position requires the individual achieve and maintain Technical Proficiency (TP) Level 4, as assessed by the LC4S Branch Principal Engineer (PENG), to exercise the Technical Authority (TA) delegated to the role.

Refer to the following details regarding the requirements for each of these levels:

TP Level Four (4): Systems Engineer with an accredited or recognised four-year engineering degree and has completed a minimum of three years engineering work experience after completing the degree, e.g. Electrical, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Computer Science or similar.

Experience Skills Sought:

The following requirements of this position are considered fundamental to the position:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or relevant industry and/or domain work experience of more than 12 years, and
• Ability to obtain and hold a Defence Technical Authority Level (of a least Level 4).
• Experience with the Land Technical Regulatory Framework and the Land System Safety Manual.
• Experience with verification programs, including Acceptance Test and Evaluation (AT&E).
• Experience in the production of Functional Performance Specifications or Detailed Statement of Requirements. The following requirements are desirable:
• Experience with TCN systems and networks, including TCN Waveforms.
• Experience with ASDEFCON Complex Material procurements, including development of content for the Statement of Work and Description of Requirement, and participation in detailed tender evaluations.
• Knowledge of the ADF Land C4 environment, including Army’s planning and use of TCN. Knowledge of security principles for deployable communications networks.
• Experience in working with Defence Industry.

The ideal background for this position is a member with the following:

• Ability to absorb and solve complex problems and manage issues to support delivery of capability, including complex understanding of the technical and operational factors.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate highly effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working in a complex stakeholder system,
• Ability to build appropriate and effective relationships.
• Evaluates and ensures that the capability solutions address with legislation, policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to analyse, develop and implement work plans to support delivery of outcomes, understanding critical success factors and recommend changes.

Preferable Defence Experience: The preferred applicant will have:

• Defence and/or Defence Delivery Group (DDG) experience.
• Defence Capability System experience in, and knowledge of, the Development and Acquisition phases including program gate review processes.
• Previous experience with Land based Acquisition Projects.