Combat Systems Engineer – Navy & Defence Systems

Downer; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks@Downer discounts

Reservist Leave (up to 20 days)

Professional development

Job summary

Downer Professional Services is seeking a Combat Systems Support Engineer to work across Adelaide or Canberra, providing systems engineering expertise for CS LBTS, Team Trainers, and related environments. The role involves engaging with Defence stakeholders and translating Navy needs into measurable requirements, with a focus on lifecycle management and verification.

The ideal candidate will have Australian maritime experience, a systems or electrical engineering degree, and a strong ability to

Qualifications

• Experience in combat system engineering within Australian maritime or navy environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of requirements decomposition, traceability, verification methodologies, and requirements management tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyse, manage, and maintain system requirements across the lifecycle.
• Translate Navy operational needs into system requirements and baselines.
• Perform requirements decomposition, traceability, verification mapping, and compliance assessments.
• Assist in developing system concepts, use cases, and operational scenarios.
• Develop and review verification plans, test specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Engage with Royal Australian Navy stakeholders to capture requirements and user expectations.

Skills

Combat system engineering

Navy/maritime experience

Requirements decomposition

Stakeholder communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Requirements management tools

Job description

Downer Professional Services is seeking a Combat Systems Support Engineer to work across Adelaide or Canberra, providing systems engineering expertise for CS LBTS, Team Trainers, and related environments. The role involves engaging with Defence stakeholders and translating Navy needs into measurable requirements, with a focus on lifecycle management and verification.

The ideal candidate will have Australian maritime experience, a systems or electrical engineering degree, and a strong ability to