System Engineer

The Network; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Network is seeking an experienced Systems Integrator/Engineer to sustain and evolve complex geospatial and mission-critical systems for Australia’s Defence objectives. This 12-month contract operates in a secure environment, focusing on integration, engineering analysis, change management and operational capability.

You will collaborate with systems and software engineers, architects and Defence stakeholders to investigate issues, implement controlled changes and ensure systems remain secure

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering, systems integration or sustainment within complex enterprise, Defence or government environments.
• Sound understanding of systems engineering principles, engineering lifecycles and requirements management.
• Experience in systems analysis, technical investigations and solution design.
• Ability to produce clear engineering documentation, requirements, impact assessments and technical reports.
• Experience supporting engineering change management in configuration-controlled environments.
• Understanding of engineering governance, assurance, verification and validation practices.
• Ability to assess technical risks and communicate recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams in Agile or hybrid delivery environments.
• Australian citizenship is mandatory.
• Active NV2 Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration, sustainment and enhancement of systems across geo spaces.
• Investigate technical issues, perform systems analysis and contribute to solution design and engineering decisions.
• Support Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), including impact assessments and technical documentation.
• Develop and maintain requirements, design artefacts, engineering reports and other lifecycle documentation.
• Collaborate with Configuration Management teams to ensure changes are controlled and traceable.
• Work with Verification & Validation teams to support testing, assurance and acceptance of system changes.
• Identify, assess and manage technical risks throughout engineering activities.
• Engage with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project stakeholders and customers to deliver operational outcomes.
• Contribute to engineering governance, reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Systems Integrator/Engineer to support the sustainment and evolution of complex geospatial and mission-critical systems within the Program, contributing to Australia's Defence and national security objectives. This 12-month contract role operates within a secure, collaborative engineering environment and focuses on systems integration, engineering analysis, change management and ongoing operational capability. You will work alongside systems and software engineers, architects, project teams and Defence stakeholders to investigate technical issues, implement controlled changes and ensure systems remain secure, reliable and aligned to operational requirements.

Key responsibilities

Support the integration, sustainment and enhancement of systems across geo spaces

Investigate technical issues, perform systems analysis and contribute to solution design and engineering decisions

Support Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), including impact assessments and technical documentation

Develop and maintain requirements, design artefacts, engineering reports and other lifecycle documentation

Collaborate with Configuration Management teams to ensure changes are controlled and traceable

Work with Verification & Validation teams to support testing, assurance and acceptance of system changes

Identify, assess and manage technical risks throughout engineering activities

Engage with multidisciplinary engineering teams, project stakeholders and customers to deliver operational outcomes

Contribute to engineering governance, reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

About you

Experience in systems engineering, systems integration or sustainment within complex enterprise, Defence or government environments

Sound understanding of systems engineering principles, engineering lifecycles and requirements management

Experience in systems analysis, technical investigations and solution design

Ability to produce clear engineering documentation, requirements, impact assessments and technical reports

Experience supporting engineering change management in configuration-controlled environments

Understanding of engineering governance, assurance, verification and validation practices

Ability to assess technical risks and communicate recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams in Agile or hybrid delivery environments

Australian citizenship is mandatory

Active NV2 Security Clearance is required