Senior Capability Systems Engineer - Agile Gov Programs

Profectus; Canberra; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Profectus is seeking a Capability Systems Engineer to support early-stage capability definition for a major Australian Government program. You will draft operational concepts and requirements, then guide documents through first and second pass approvals.

Role focuses on concept, requirements and test planning, not infrastructure or IT administration. Onsite in Canberra, you will lead option analyses, model networks, and maintain traceability from concept to test while mentoring junior engineers

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of systems engineering experience.
• Experience writing Operational Concept Documents and Concepts of Employment.
• Experience preparing project documentation under the Capability Life Cycle (CLC).
• Demonstrated ability to engage with APS, military and industry stakeholders.
• INCOSE certification (ASEP, CSEP or ESEP) or CPEng (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Draft and maintain OCDs and CONEMP documents.
• Develop User Need Statements, Function/Performance Specifications and TE Master Plans.
• Prepare first and second pass approval documentation under the Capability Life Cycle.
• Lead option analyses, trade studies and risk reduction activities.
• Mentor and guide less experienced systems engineers.

Skills

Agile delivery

Stakeholder engagement

MBSE

ODCS processes

Systems modelling

Education

Tertiary qualification in systems engineering or related engineering discipline

Job description

Profectus is seeking a Capability Systems Engineer to support early-stage capability definition for a major Australian Government program. You will draft operational concepts and requirements, then guide documents through first and second pass approvals.

Role focuses on concept, requirements and test planning, not infrastructure or IT administration. Onsite in Canberra, you will lead option analyses, model networks, and maintain traceability from concept to test while mentoring junior engineers