System Engineer

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

Job summary

The Network in Canberra is seeking an experienced Systems Integrator/Engineer to support sustainment and evolution of complex geospatial and mission-critical systems for Defence and national security objectives.

Working in a secure, collaborative engineering environment, you will perform systems integration, engineering analysis, change management and ensure operational capability, collaborating with engineers, architects, project teams and Defence stakeholders to implement controlled changes

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering, integration or sustainment in complex enterprise, Defence or government environments.
• Ability to produce clear engineering documentation, requirements and technical reports.
• Experience with engineering change management in controlled environments.
• Understanding governance, assurance, verification and validation practices.
• Ability to communicate technical recommendations to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams in Agile or hybrid delivery environments.
• Exposure to Defence, intelligence, geospatial or mission systems is highly regarded.
• Active Australian citizenship and NV2 security clearance or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Systems engineering

Systems integration

Documentation

Agile / hybrid delivery

Stakeholder communication

Security clearance

Defence/government environment

Configuration management

Tools

ITIL

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
• 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

Skills & Experience

• 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
• Exposure to Defence, intelligence, geospatial or mission systems is highly regarded
• Familiarity with ITIL-aligned service management, operational support or sustainment frameworks is advantageous
• Experience working within secure environments and supporting continuous improvement is advantageous

Eligibility Requirements

• Australian citizenship is mandatory
• Active NV2 Security Clearance is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DISA is required