Senior Systems Engineer – Defence Aerospace (NV1)

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

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.