Defence Systems Engineering Lead – Canberra, On-Site

Decipher Bureau; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $200k + super

On-site 5 days a week

Permanent role

Job summary

Decipher Bureau in Canberra seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the engineering baseline for a major Defence acquisition. You will define the technical scope, architecture baselines and interfaces, directing a team of APS and contractors while coordinating with Army HQ, Defence groups and OEMs.

The role requires 10+ years in systems engineering, Defence project experience, and an NV clearance; on-site 5 days a week at Brindabella. Permanent role with a strong strategic impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of systems engineering experience.
• Experience in Defence acquisitions and complex programs.
• Experience leading engineering teams and establishing requirements and baselines.
• Familiarity with Gate or Pass approvals and lifecycle activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering baseline establishment for a major Army capability.
• Define technical scope, system boundaries and architecture baselines.
• Manage interfaces, dependencies, risks and opportunities across the program.
• Provide engineering input to acquisition strategy and planning; conduct assessments and trade studies.
• Collaborate with Army HQ, Defence groups, OEMs and international reps.

Skills

Systems engineering

Defence experience

Team leadership

Requirements & architecture

Gate/Pass approvals

Tools

DOORS

OCD

FPS

Job description

Decipher Bureau in Canberra seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the engineering baseline for a major Defence acquisition. You will define the technical scope, architecture baselines and interfaces, directing a team of APS and contractors while coordinating with Army HQ, Defence groups and OEMs.

The role requires 10+ years in systems engineering, Defence project experience, and an NV clearance; on-site 5 days a week at Brindabella. Permanent role with a strong strategic impact.