Defense Systems Software – Standards & Maintenance

Amentum company; Port Stephens; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Systems Specialist Software/Standards/Maintenance – AFHQ to work under the VCDF Task Lead on AIR 6002 FPS development and maintenance. The role can be based at Williamtown or Russell Offices in Canberra, with travel as required.

The successful candidate will draft FPS for software, standards and maintenance elements, populate engineering databases, and present findings to committees. An active NV1 clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities for complex systems.
• Strong writing skills and ability to produce clear FPS/DID artefacts.
• Experience presenting to committees and boards.
• Proficient software development and integration knowledge.
• Graduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience with Defence acquisition processes and aircraft programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop high quality, traceable FPS and artefacts for FLIFS software elements.
• Prepare FPS for standards and maintenance elements across aircraft, simulators, LVC training.
• Represent VCDF at forums with stakeholders and delivery agents.
• Draft ASDEFCON Data Item Descriptions (DID).
• Populate systems engineering databases and manage tenders evaluations.
• Conduct vendor requirements reviews and sustain relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

High level writing skills

Presentation skills

Software skills

Graduate degree

Defence acquisition experience

Aircraft acquisition experience

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Systems Specialist Software/Standards/Maintenance – AFHQ to work under the VCDF Task Lead on AIR 6002 FPS development and maintenance. The role can be based at Williamtown or Russell Offices in Canberra, with travel as required.

The successful candidate will draft FPS for software, standards and maintenance elements, populate engineering databases, and present findings to committees. An active NV1 clearance is required.