Defence System Integration Specialist

Compas; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas Pty Ltd is seeking a Defence Systems Integration Specialist to lead technical integration designs for Land Combat Systems and C4ISR across military platforms and networks. The role focuses on digital interoperability and systems engineering to shape future capabilities.

The position requires NV1 clearance, practical Defence capability knowledge, and strong collaboration with specialist technical teams. Based in Symonston, ACT, it is primarily onsite with case-by-case remote options.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Science, Engineering or IT, and/or demonstrated specialist technical experience.
• Expertise in one or more areas including tactical or enterprise networking, military C4 software, Tactical Data Links, distributed systems, communications bearers, software engineering or autonomous systems.
• Desirable experience with military C4 systems, Land capability programs, cross-domain stakeholder engagement or technical integration workshops.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical integration designs, solution documentation and implementation proposals for complex Land Combat Systems.
• Provide specialist advice on digital integration, interoperability, capability development and technical risks across military platforms and networks.
• Assess capability designs, technical requirements, test and evaluation plans, and integration approaches throughout the capability lifecycle.
• Lead technical workshops and stakeholder engagement to support C4ISR integration, systems engineering and future capability development.

Skills

Systems integration

Networking

C4 software

Tactical Data Links

Distributed systems

Communications

Software engineering

Autonomous systems

Education

Engineering/Science/IT degree

Job description

Job Title: Defence Systems Integration Specialist | Digital Integration & C4ISR Support a complex Land Combat Systems integration program, applying your expertise in systems engineering, tactical networking, C4ISR and digital interoperability. Work alongside specialist technical teams to shape integration solutions across military platforms, communications networks and emerging capabilities.

Location: Symonston, ACT

Work Arrangement: Primarily onsite in Symonston, ACT. Work from home or remote arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis, with periodic onsite attendance.

Contract Duration: 23 November 2026 to 30 June 2027, with 2 possible 12-month extensions. Security Clearance Requirement: Current NV1 clearance (NV2 preferred).

Closing Date: 10 November 2026, 10:00am.

Essential Tasks

• Develop technical integration designs, solution documentation and implementation proposals for complex Land Combat Systems.
• Provide specialist advice on digital integration, interoperability, capability development and technical risks across military platforms and networks.
• Assess capability designs, technical requirements, test and evaluation plans, and integration approaches throughout the capability lifecycle.
• Lead technical workshops and stakeholder engagement to support C4ISR integration, systems engineering and future capability development.

Key Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Science, Engineering or IT, and/or demonstrated specialist technical experience.
• Expertise in one or more areas including tactical or enterprise networking, military C4 software, Tactical Data Links, distributed systems, communications bearers, software engineering or autonomous systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Defence capability development and acquisition processes, including practical experience in systems design, integration, testing, evaluation or sustainment.
• Desirable experience with military C4 systems, Land capability programs, cross-domain stakeholder engagement or technical integration workshops.

About Compass: Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current NV1 clearance.