Explosive Ordnance Engineer — Defence Consulting

Nova Systems; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Parental Leave

Professional development allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing hub and health insurance

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.

You will collaborate with Defence and industry clients, deliver consultancy solutions, and contribute to business development while working in a national security-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required with Engineers Australia criteria for international qualifications
• Experience on Defence or Defence Industry projects preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build client relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to solve complex problems and develop effective solutions
• Understanding client challenges, objectives and engineering requirements
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of new technologies
• Flexibility to support varying project, client and business requirements
• Australian Citizen with active or suspended NV1 clearance

Responsibilities

• Provide consultancy advice and technical solutions to clients in project environments
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted engineering advisor
• Analyse engineering systems, processes and projects to identify improvement opportunities
• Solve complex engineering challenges with innovative and practical solutions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, logisticians, technicians and end users
• Prepare technical reports, project documentation, presentations and findings
• Contribute to business development opportunities and long-term client partnerships

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Client relationship building

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical/Electronic, Mechatronic, Aerospace)

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.

You will collaborate with Defence and industry clients, deliver consultancy solutions, and contribute to business development while working in a national security-focused environment.