Software Integration Engineer

Hanwha Defence Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day fortnight

Flexible Working arrangements

Defence Reservist Leave

Professional Development

Health & Wellbeing Platform

Job summary

Hanwha Defence Australia is seeking a Software Integration Engineer to deliver advanced defence capability across land systems programs. You will integrate, deploy, and support mission-critical software across Windows and Linux, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and Defence stakeholders to shape next-generation platforms.

The role emphasizes secure-by-design practices, adherence to AS GVA and AS LDM standards, and ownership of software deliverables, risks, and priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or IT field.
• Experience in software integration or defence tech environments.
• Eligible for Australian Government security clearance (Australian citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Integrate, deploy, and maintain software components across programs.
• Support software solutions using AS GVA and AS LDM standards.
• Contribute to secure-by-design engineering practices with cyber security specialists.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and deliver outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance to planning, scheduling, and delivery activities.
• Take ownership of software deliverables and manage risks and priorities.

Skills

Software integration

Systems engineering

Defence technology

Windows & Linux

Security awareness

Technical collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IT related field

Tools

Docker

Podman

GitLab CI/CD

Python

Bash

Ansible

Virtualisation

RTI-DDS

CAN

Job description

Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) is a comprehensive defence solution provider, building on the strengths of its portfolio, which includes artillery systems, armoured vehicles, air defence systems, and unmanned ground systems. We are a subsidiary of Hanwha Corporation, South Korea’s largest and most influential defence corporation.

Position Overview:

As a Software Integration Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering advanced Defence capability across Hanwha Defence Australia's land systems programs. Working within our Software Engineering team, you will integrate, deploy, and support mission-critical software solutions that enable the next generation of military platforms.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex C4I, vehicle systems, and software integration challenges in a collaborative environment where innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement are highly valued. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, industry partners, and Defence stakeholders to help shape and deliver cutting-edge capability for the Australian Defence Force.

Primary Duties:

• Integrate, deploy, and maintain software components across HDA's Electronic Architecture and land platform programs.
• Support the integration of software solutions using Australian Generic Vehicle Architecture (AS GVA) and Australian Land Data Model (AS LDM) standards.
• Contribute to secure-by-design engineering practices in partnership with cyber security specialists.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and deliver program outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance and input to engineering planning, scheduling, and delivery activities.
• Take ownership of software deliverables, proactively managing progress, risks, issues, and priorities.

About You:

You are an enthusiastic and hands-on software integration professional who enjoys solving complex technical problems and working across multidisciplinary teams. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, and take ownership of delivering high-quality outcomes. You bring a practical understanding of software integration in complex systems and enjoy working across both Windows and Linux environments. Most importantly, you're motivated by the opportunity to contribute to meaningful Defence capability and continue developing your technical expertise.

Experience:

We're interested in candidates who have experience in some or most of the following:

• Software and system integration, deployment, testing, and support, ideally within Defence, Land C4I, or complex mission systems environments.
• Working with technologies such as AS GVA, AS LDM, RTI-DDS, CAN, Docker, Podman, GitLab CI/CD, Python, Bash, Ansible, virtualisation platforms, and network configuration.
• Integrating and supporting software across Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Implementing operating system hardening and secure software deployment practices.
• Supporting systems with demanding security, safety, and human factors requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Relevant industry experience in software integration, systems engineering, or Defence technology environments.
• Must be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security clearance (Australian Citizenship required).
• Eligibility criteria can be found at http://www.defence.gov.au/agsva .

What we can offer you:

• 9 Day fortnight
• Flexible Working arrangements
• Defence Reservist Leave
• Professional Development
• Health & Wellbeing Platform including an Employee Assistance Program

Hanwha Defence Australia looks for people who can embrace our three core values of ‘Challenge, Dedication, and Integrity’ that were established in the spirit of Trust and Loyalty. If you want to work with us on this exciting journey, now is the time to join.

Hanwha Defence Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.

We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Program and welcome the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.