Lead Systems Architect & Tech Program Manager

Apex Systems; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Defense in Townsville, Australia, seeks an experienced technical leader to direct the Live Instrumented Systems program. You will oversee engineering, project management and maintenance teams, coordinating with global partners to deliver innovative capabilities aligned with customer needs.

The role emphasizes roadmap development, supplier engagement, and staff mentoring. You will operate under limited supervision, shaping technology directions and driving performance outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ter ti ary degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Advanced engineering degree or commercial qualification desirable.
• Minimum twelve years of related technical or engineering experience including ten years of project engineering/management.
• Must have experience in Commonwealth procurement processes.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and develop technology roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Leads the CTC-LIS engineering, technical team, Project Managers and deep maintenance team to deliver technical solutions.
• Actively contributes to CDAus Management and ITS Management activities to ensure optimum results for the Program.
• Liaise and co-ordinate with other engineering centres within Cubic to ensure cohesion with CTC-LIS efforts.
• Develops strategic technical business relationships and manages technology/product roadmaps.
• Leads special projects as assigned.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical roadmaps

Engineering analysis

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Advanced degree or commercial qualification

Job description

Cubic Defense in Townsville, Australia, seeks an experienced technical leader to direct the Live Instrumented Systems program. You will oversee engineering, project management and maintenance teams, coordinating with global partners to deliver innovative capabilities aligned with customer needs.

The role emphasizes roadmap development, supplier engagement, and staff mentoring. You will operate under limited supervision, shaping technology directions and driving performance outcomes.