Defence Software Engineer II – Adelaide

Amentum; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum in Adelaide is seeking a Software Engineer (Level 2) to join our Defence-focused engineering team. You will support system planning, design and development, and participate in test and evaluation across multi-national projects under Defence policy and standards.

The role requires a Bachelor of Engineering, ITAR eligibility, 2–5 years of relevant experience, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team while managing priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering from an Australian institution, or an equivalent qualification meeting Washington Accord.
• Eligible to access ITAR-controlled information.
• Demonstrated experience (approx. 2–5 years) in a relevant engineering role.
• Understanding of software engineering methods, software design and development processes.
• Experience supporting software engineering activities for major capital acquisition.
• Ability to apply established engineering standards, tools and processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage own work and priorities under general direction.

Responsibilities

• Support review and assurance of system-level artefacts, including system planning, integration, design and development, and test & evaluation across Mission and Support Systems.
• Contribute to maintaining documentation repositories for engineering activities in compliance with Defence policy and standards.
• Operate under general direction within a complex, multinational environment to achieve engineering outcomes.

Skills

Software engineering principles

Software development processes

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Australian or equivalent) satisfying Washington Accord

Tools

Software engineering tools

Job description

Amentum in Adelaide is seeking a Software Engineer (Level 2) to join our Defence-focused engineering team. You will support system planning, design and development, and participate in test and evaluation across multi-national projects under Defence policy and standards.

The role requires a Bachelor of Engineering, ITAR eligibility, 2–5 years of relevant experience, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team while managing priorities.