Safety and Certification Engineer

Amentum; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Professional certification bonus

Salary continuation insurance

Employee discount program

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced Safety & Certification Engineer to support a major Defence capability program in Australia. You will lead safety, certification, risk and assurance activities across the capability lifecycle, collaborating with Defence stakeholders, regulators, OEMs and industry partners to ensure compliance and readiness for operation.

The role involves developing safety cases, certification plans, hazard analyses, and documentation, managing evidence for approvals, and guiding

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience in safety engineering and certification within highly regulated defence environments.
• Strong knowledge of defence certification frameworks and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain safety and certification plans and supporting documentation.
• Identify and analyse safety, certification, and regulatory requirements for Defence systems.
• Manage certification activities and track evidence required for approvals and compliance.
• Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments, and safety assurance activities.
• Develop and maintain certification, compliance, and risk registers.
• Support the creation of safety cases and assurance artefacts for Defence approval processes.
• Liaise with Defence stakeholders, regulators, technical authorities, OEMs, and industry partners.

Skills

Safety engineering

Certification & assurance

Regulatory compliance

Defence domain experience

Hazard analysis

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification

Job description

• Support the delivery of a complex and high-profile Defence capability program.
• Lead safety, certification, risk, and assurance activities across the systems
• Work closely with Defence, industry, and technical stakeholders

• Support the delivery of a complex and high-profile Defence capability program.
• Lead safety, certification, risk, and assurance activities across the systems
• Work closely with Defence, industry, and technical stakeholders

Amentum is continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. We have a growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear programs.

Tell me about this role:

We are seeking an experienced Safety & Certification Engineer to support a major Defence capability program and ensure systems are delivered safely, compliantly, and ready for operational use.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will lead safety and certification activities across the capability lifecycle, engaging with Defence stakeholders, regulators, industry partners, and technical authorities to develop robust assurance and certification outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a complex, high-profile Defence project while applying your expertise in systems safety, risk management, certification, and regulatory compliance.

What will I be doing day to day?

• Develop and maintain safety and certification plans, strategies, and supporting documentation.
• Identify and analyse safety, certification, and regulatory requirements for complex Defence systems.
• Manage certification activities and track evidence required for approvals and compliance.
• Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments, and safety assurance activities.
• Develop and maintain certification, compliance, and risk registers.
• Support the creation of safety cases and assurance artefacts for Defence approval processes.
• Liaise with Defence stakeholders, regulators, technical authorities, OEMs, and industry partners.
• Assess certification pathways and recommend approaches to achieve regulatory compliance.
• Review technical documentation and evaluate system compliance against applicable standards and requirements.
• Support capability acquisition, testing, introduction into service, and ongoing certification activities.
• Provide expert advice on safety, assurance, and certification risks to project stakeholders.
• Contribute to governance, reporting, and decision-making forums relating to safety and certification.

What sort of skills do I need?

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience in safety engineering, certification, systems assurance, or regulatory compliance within complex and highly regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of Defence certification, assurance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience developing safety cases, certification plans, compliance documentation, approval artefacts, and technical reports.
• Strong understanding of risk management, hazard analysis, safety assurance methodologies, and the conduct of risk assessments.
• Experience supporting Defence acquisition, integration, testing, certification, sustainment, or introduction into service activities.
• Experience working within Defence, aerospace, maritime, land systems, weapon systems, or other complex engineering environments.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements, engineering standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Current NV1 Security Clearance (minimum) or the ability to obtain one. NV2 clearance will be highly regarded.

What's in it for me?

• Flexibility -We like our employees to have the flexibility they need to live the lives they choose. With flexible working options such as WFH where possible.
• Inclusion -Our employees should feel safe bringing their whole self to work, we offer a number of programs promoting inclusion.
• Benefits and Rewards –Our benefits and rewards includesadditional superannuation;flexible leave options;salary continuation insurance;professional certification bonus;employee discount program.

Amentum: Trusted Partner in National Security

Amentum is a key service provider to the Australian Government, supporting critical national security and Defence capabilities across land, air, maritime, cyber, space, nuclear, and digital domains. With over 880 professionals nationwide, we deliver complex infrastructure, logistics, and technical solutions with a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation.

With 27+ years of experience and a presence in major cities and regions, we're proud of our people—our greatest asset. Join us and be part of a high-performing team with exceptional benefits and career opportunities. Apply directly or reach out to Kiran Koranga, [e-mail].