Senior Systems Engineer

Talent; Port Stephens; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer – Defence Aviation (NV1) to support a major capability program in Williamtown, NSW. The role focuses on developing technical specifications, software requirements, and system documentation across aircraft platforms and training environments.

You will work with Defence stakeholders and industry partners to support capability development, procurement and requirements management, ensuring traceability and rigorous documentation throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• NV1 security clearance (Active) is mandatory.
• Strong systems engineering experience with requirements development.
• Experience producing detailed software requirements and design docs.
• Knowledge of requirements traceability and verification.
• Excellent technical writing and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPS, software requirements and traceable engineering documentation.
• Define technical requirements across aircraft systems, simulators and LVC training.
• Prepare DIDs and supporting technical documentation.
• Maintain requirements in systems engineering databases.
• Support tender evaluations and defence procurement activities.
• Engage with stakeholders and present findings to senior personnel.

Skills

Security clearance NV1

Systems engineering

Software requirements

Documentation skills

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer – Defence Aviation (NV1)

Location: Williamtown, NSW
Security Clearance: Active NV1 (Mandatory)
Industry: Defence/Aerospace

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support a major Defence aviation capability acquisition program based in Williamtown.

The role will focus on developing technical specifications, software requirements and systems engineering documentation across aircraft platforms, simulators, training solutions and associated operational systems.

Working closely with Defence stakeholders and industry partners, you will support capability development, technical procurement and requirements management activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Functional and Performance Specifications (FPS), software requirements and traceable systems engineering documentation.
• Define technical requirements across aircraft systems, simulators and Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) training environments.
• Prepare ASDEFCON Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) and supporting technical documentation.
• Maintain requirements and engineering artefacts within systems engineering databases.
• Support tender evaluations, vendor requirements reviews and Defence acquisition activities.
• Engage with technical stakeholders, identify capability risks and present findings to senior stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

• Active NV1 security clearance (mandatory).
• Strong systems engineering experience, particularly requirements development and technical specifications.
• Experience producing detailed software requirements, Functional and Performance Specifications or equivalent engineering documentation.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles, requirements traceability and verification.
• Excellent technical writing, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Experience

• Defence capability development or acquisition experience.
• Knowledge of ASDEFCON frameworks and Defence procurement.
• Aviation, aerospace, aircraft systems or simulation experience.
• Familiarity with LVC training systems and requirements management tools.
• Relevant engineering or technical degree.

This opportunity would suit a systems engineering professional with strong technical documentation skills and experience supporting complex Defence acquisition programs.

Applicants must hold an active NV1 security clearance.