Defence & Intelligence Mission Software Leader

Leidos Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Impactful projects

Career growth

Job summary

Leidos Australia seeks experienced Technical and Engineering Leaders to support Defence & Intelligence growth across Australia, with roles in Canberra and Melbourne. You will shape technical strategy, establish high-performing teams and deliver complex mission-critical capabilities in secure environments supporting national security objectives.

Applicants should have leadership capability, technical credibility, and a passion for developing teams and delivering outcomes that matter.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership across complex engineering teams.
• Deep understanding of defence and intelligence systems.
• Ability to mentor and develop leaders across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, delivery and sustainment of complex Defence & Intelligence systems spanning software, cloud, cyber, ICT and mission-focused technologies.
• Build, mentor and develop multidisciplinary teams across engineering, software development, infrastructure, cloud, testing, automation, AI and data disciplines.
• Translate operational challenges into secure, scalable technology solutions in collaboration with Defence customers and program leaders.
• Shape capability roadmaps, delivery approaches and long-term customer outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Defence/Intelligence domain knowledge

Mentoring

Security clearance NV1

Australian citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Leidos Australia seeks experienced Technical and Engineering Leaders to support Defence & Intelligence growth across Australia, with roles in Canberra and Melbourne. You will shape technical strategy, establish high-performing teams and deliver complex mission-critical capabilities in secure environments supporting national security objectives.

Applicants should have leadership capability, technical credibility, and a passion for developing teams and delivering outcomes that matter.