Defence Certification & System Safety Engineer

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

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Security and Certification SME to support development of security, safety and certification frameworks for defence programs. You will collect requirements, develop SSPP/SSP/TCP and maintain certification artefacts in collaboration with Defence authorities and OEMs.

The role requires navigating complex regulatory environments, leading gap analyses, and providing expert guidance on compliance strategies to enable Combined Pass and capability introduction into service.

Qualifications

• Experience with security and certification processes for defence programs.
• Ability to develop and maintain SSP, SSPP and TCP.
• Minimum NV1 clearance, NV2 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify certification, safety and compliance requirements across Defence stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain Safety Program Plan (SSPP) and System Security Plan (SSP).
• Lead regulatory analyses and gap assessments for certification.
• Coordinate certification evidence and records for Combined Pass activities.
• Assess risks and mitigation strategies for certification and safety.
• Engage with Defence authorities, regulators, Army Headquarters and OEMs.

Skills

Security certification

Regulatory compliance

System safety

System certification

Defence experience

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Security and Certification SME to support development of security, safety and certification frameworks for defence programs. You will collect requirements, develop SSPP/SSP/TCP and maintain certification artefacts in collaboration with Defence authorities and OEMs.

The role requires navigating complex regulatory environments, leading gap analyses, and providing expert guidance on compliance strategies to enable Combined Pass and capability introduction into service.