Defense Systems Engineer: Radar, C2 & Air Defence

Australian Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Defence – Fyshwick ACT is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the acquisition, integration and sustainment of advanced radar and air defence capabilities. The role involves managing requirements, reviewing technical documentation, and supporting integration and verification activities within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will apply systems engineering principles across the capability lifecycle and engage with Defence, industry and operational

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence, aerospace, radar, or other complex engineering environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with systems integration, requirements management, verification and validation.
• Ability to engage with technical specialists and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition, integration and sustainment of radar and air defence capabilities.
• Manage requirements and review technical documentation.
• Support integration and verification activities.
• Identify and manage technical risks.
• Engage with Defence, industry and operational stakeholders.
• Apply systems engineering principles across the capability lifecycle.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Verification & validation

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Job description

Australian Department of Defence – Fyshwick ACT is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the acquisition, integration and sustainment of advanced radar and air defence capabilities. The role involves managing requirements, reviewing technical documentation, and supporting integration and verification activities within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will apply systems engineering principles across the capability lifecycle and engage with Defence, industry and operational