Senior Defence Systems Engineer: Capability Definition

Tenacity CX; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenacity CX is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join a small Defence capability team in Canberra, with a path to shape a capability from the start. The 12-month contract focuses on defining future capability rather than merely delivering it.

You will work at the senior end of a two-person team, own engineering outputs, and mentor a junior engineer while engaging with Defence and industry stakeholders across Australia.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in systems engineering with Defence domain experience.
• Experience writing capability documentation under the Defence Capability Life Cycle.
• Knowledge of the One Defence Capability System is essential.
• Proven engagement with ADF, APS and contractor stakeholders.
• Able to work with limited direction in an agile team.
• Current NV1 clearance is essential.
• Based in Canberra or Queensland.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of capability definition documentation (OCD, CONEMP, FPS, TEMP).
• Plan and manage requirements setting and risk reduction activities.
• Derive system and operational requirements from emerging concepts of employment.
• Analyse threats and capability gaps against warfighting outcomes.
• Support acquisition activities including tendering, evaluation, risk management and cost estimation.
• Engage with Defence stakeholders across ADF, APS and industry.
• Contribute to program-level artefacts and reviews of Land domain concepts.
• Mentor and guide a junior systems engineer.

Skills

Systems engineering

NV1 clearance

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation writing

Agile working

Education

Relevant systems engineering qualification

Tools

One Defence Capability System

Model-based systems engineering

Job description

Tenacity CX is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join a small Defence capability team in Canberra, with a path to shape a capability from the start. The 12-month contract focuses on defining future capability rather than merely delivering it.

You will work at the senior end of a two-person team, own engineering outputs, and mentor a junior engineer while engaging with Defence and industry stakeholders across Australia.