Senior Defence Systems Engineering Lead (MBSE & Integration)

Profectus; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Profectus is seeking an experienced Systems Engineering Manager to lead a portfolio of capability programs within an Australian Government agency. You will provide systems engineering governance, MBSE guidance and technical leadership across development, integration, sustainment and modernisation.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement with APS and contractors, delivering executive briefs, managing risks and assurance activities, and driving digital engineering adoption.

Qualifications

• Experience leading systems engineering teams on large government programs.
• Knowledge of MBSE principles and methods.
• Experience with governance, technical assurance and risk management.
• Ability to review complex technical documents and contractor deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for executive briefs.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering management and technical leadership across portfolio programs.
• Coordinate engineering governance activities and technical reviews.
• Review engineering artefacts and contractor deliverables for quality.
• Identify and manage engineering risks and dependencies.
• Prepare reports and briefs for senior leadership.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

MBSE

Governance

Technical advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Systems Engineering or related discipline

INCOSE ASEP/CSEP/ESEP certification

Tools

SysML

Job description

Profectus is seeking an experienced Systems Engineering Manager to lead a portfolio of capability programs within an Australian Government agency. You will provide systems engineering governance, MBSE guidance and technical leadership across development, integration, sustainment and modernisation.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement with APS and contractors, delivering executive briefs, managing risks and assurance activities, and driving digital engineering adoption.