Explosive Ordnance Consultant – Defence Solutions

Nova Systems; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Professional Development Allowance

Flexible working

Annual engagement events

Defence Health access

Novated leasing

Job summary

Nova Systems is seeking Explosive Ordnance Engineers to support Defence projects across Australia. In these consulting roles, you will review requirements, assess risks, provide engineering advice, and support informed decision-making on complex capability challenges.

This position suits engineers who enjoy technical variety, client engagement, and applying specialist knowledge to work on national security priorities.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical/Electronic, Mechatronic, Aerospace). Overseas engineering qualifications must meet Engineers Australia’s criteria.
• Previous experience working in Defence or Defence Industry projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to understand client challenges, objectives, and engineering requirements.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying informed of emerging engineering technologies and methodologies.
• Flexibility to support varying project, client, and business requirements.
• Australian Citizen with an active or suspended NV1 clearance.

Responsibilities

• Providing consultancy advice and technical solutions to clients in project environments.
• Building strong client relationships and acting as a trusted engineering advisor.
• Analysing engineering systems, processes, and projects to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Solving complex engineering challenges through innovative and practical solutions.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, logisticians, technicians, and end users.
• Preparing technical reports, project documentation, presentations, and engineering findings.
• Contributing to business development opportunities and long-term client partnerships.

Skills

Client engagement

Analytical thinking

Technical advisory

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical/Electronic, Mechatronic, Aerospace). Overseas qualifications must meet Engineers Australia criteria.

Job description

Nova Systems is seeking Explosive Ordnance Engineers to support Defence projects across Australia. In these consulting roles, you will review requirements, assess risks, provide engineering advice, and support informed decision-making on complex capability challenges.

This position suits engineers who enjoy technical variety, client engagement, and applying specialist knowledge to work on national security priorities.