Engineers (All Disciplines)

Calexi; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Calexi is seeking highly capable engineers across multiple disciplines to deliver end-to-end engineering services within government, Defence, and regulated environments. A current NV2 Clearance is essential for all applicants and you will work with client stakeholders to design, develop, integrate, assess, and sustain complex systems.

Roles span mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, systems, ICT, software, cyber security, and more.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Engineering or relevant technical field.
• Experience in one or more engineering disciplines.
• Experience within Defence, government, or regulated environments highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Australian frameworks and standards (ISM, PSPF, DISP, ISO) preferred.
• Relevant certifications desirable (e.g. Chartered Engineer, CISSP, Azure/AWS, ITIL), but not essential

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, assess and sustain complex systems.
• Work with client stakeholders to deliver mission-critical capability.
• Apply structured engineering methods and risk-based decision making.
• Operate across design, delivery, integration and advisory functions within high-assurance environments

Skills

Problem solving

Systems thinking

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Consulting experience

Systems lifecycle

Education

University Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Calexi is seeking highly capable Engineers across multiple disciplines to deliver end-to-end engineering and technical services within government, Defence, and regulated environments.

Candidates applying for these positions must hold a current NV2 Clearance (essential).

These roles span a wide range of engineering domains, including mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, communiations, systems, ICT, and cyber security.

You will work closely with client stakeholders to design, develop, integrate, assess, and sustain complex systems, applying structured engineering methods and risk-based decision making to deliver mission-critical capability.

This role is suited to professionals who bring strong technical foundations and can operate across design, delivery, integration, and advisory functions within high-assurance environments.

Engineering Discipline Areas

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Mechatronics & Robotics
• Systems Engineering (MBSE, Integration, Architecture)
• Software & ICT Engineering
• Cyber Security Engineering
• Network & Infrastructure Engineering
• Embedded Systems & Control Systems
• Test & Evaluation / Verification & Validation
• Integration Engineering (C4I, platforms, systems-of-systems)
• DevSecOps & Automation
• Cloud & Platform Engineering
• Data & AI/ML Engineering
• Operational Technology (OT) & Industrial Systems
• Safety, Reliability & Certification Engineering
• Engineering Management & Technical Leadership

Qualified engineers are encouraged to apply across all areas. Degree Qualification is Mandatory

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Strong problem-solving and systems thinking capability
• Ability to analyse complex systems and identify practical solutions
• Capability to assess risk, trade-offs, and engineering constraints
• Ability to operate in ambiguous and evolving environments

Communication & Professional Skills

• Clear communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong documentation, reporting, and engineering artefact development
• Ability to work independently and within integrated, multidisciplinary teams
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and adaptability
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills

Technical & Consulting Skills

• Experience working in complex engineering or ICT environments
• Ability to contribute across design, integration, and delivery lifecycles
• Experience in client-facing or consulting environments highly desirable
• Understanding of systems engineering lifecycle and governance

Qualifications & Experience

• University Degree in Engineering or relevant technical field
• Demonstrated experience in one or more engineering disciplines
• Experience within Defence, government, or regulated environments highly desirable
• Familiarity with Australian frameworks and standards (e.g. ISM, PSPF, DISP, ISO) preferred
• Relevant certifications desirable (e.g. Chartered Engineer, CISSP, Azure/AWS, ITIL), but not essential

Why Join Calexi

• Work on high-impact Defence, government, and critical infrastructure projects
• Contribute to the design and delivery of mission-critical systems
• Exposure across engineering, cyber, and systems integration domains
• Collaborative, high-performing consulting culture
• Opportunity to grow into senior technical and leadership roles