Senior Control Systems Lead – Defence Satellite Programs

IAG Defence and National Security; Brindabella; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

IAG Defence & National Security is seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineering Lead to join a Defence satellite communications program based in Canberra. This role offers senior technical leadership from establishing the current baseline through to shaping future capability.

You will liaise with Capability Sponsors, operators and Defence stakeholders to define requirements, integration needs and ensure the capability remains resilient, well-supported and future-ready.

Qualifications

• Current NV1 security clearance.
• Experience managing or assuring complex ICT, command and control, or operational support systems.
• Sound understanding of Defence ICT and system integration environments.
• Ability to translate user needs into requirements, acceptance criteria and engineering decisions.
• Proven experience leading complex engineering activities involving multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and evolution of control segment capability, from current baseline through to future state
• Provide technical leadership across control segment engineering activities
• Ensure operational needs, integration requirements and supportability are reflected in capability planning
• Liaise with Capability Sponsors, operators and Defence stakeholders to define requirements and engineering work packages
• Maintain a coherent approach to sustaining, modernising and integrating capability

Skills

NV1 clearance

ICT project leadership

Defence ICT understanding

Requirements translation

Stakeholder leadership

Job description

IAG Defence & National Security is seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineering Lead to join a Defence satellite communications program based in Canberra. This role offers senior technical leadership from establishing the current baseline through to shaping future capability.

You will liaise with Capability Sponsors, operators and Defence stakeholders to define requirements, integration needs and ensure the capability remains resilient, well-supported and future-ready.