Defence Systems Engineer – LC4CS & TCN

Downer; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reservist Leave (up to 20 days)

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Job summary

Downer is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the CDT's TCN Systems Engineering program in Canberra or Melbourne, helping to acquire and transition LC4CS materiel systems into sustainment. You will produce engineering plans, manage requirements, and contribute to ASDEFCON contract documentation with Defence governance in mind.

Ideal candidates will hold an accredited engineering degree, have post-degree experience, and be able to obtain Defence DT Level 4 clearance.

Qualifications

• An accredited or recognised engineering degree and engineering work experience after completing the degree.
• Ability to obtain and hold a Defence Technical Authority Level (of a least Level 4).
• Experience with the Land Technical Regulatory Framework and the Land System Safety Manual.
• Experience with verification programs, including Acceptance Test and Evaluation (AT&E).
• Experience in the production of Functional Performance Specifications or Detailed Statement of Requirements.
• Ability to analyse, develop and implement work plans to support delivery of outcomes, understanding critical success factors and recommend changes.
• Experience with TCN systems and networks, including TCN Waveforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engineering plans, specifications, requirements, verification documentation and technical reports supporting LC4 capability acquisition and delivery.
• Support acquisition activities through development, review and assurance of technical requirements, Statements of Work and ASDEFCON artefacts.
• Apply Defence engineering governance frameworks, policies and standards to ensure compliant and auditable engineering outcomes.
• Analyse operational and technical requirements, evaluate solution options and develop recommendations supporting informed capability decisions.
• Support systems integration, verification, validation and technical certification activities to assure capability performance and acceptance.
• Manage engineering risks, configuration baselines and change activities to maintain technical integrity throughout the capability lifecycle.

Job description

Downer is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the CDT's TCN Systems Engineering program in Canberra or Melbourne, helping to acquire and transition LC4CS materiel systems into sustainment. You will produce engineering plans, manage requirements, and contribute to ASDEFCON contract documentation with Defence governance in mind.

Ideal candidates will hold an accredited engineering degree, have post-degree experience, and be able to obtain Defence DT Level 4 clearance.