Systems Engineer

Leidos Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to join a high-profile Defence program in Canberra. You will contribute to the design, integration, verification and delivery of complex systems within a secure environment.

You will collaborate with Defence customers and multidisciplinary teams, maintain engineering artefacts and compliance evidence, and support engineering reviews throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in Systems Engineering within Defence, aerospace, intelligence, national security or similarly complex environments.
• Experience across the system lifecycle: requirements management, system design, integration, verification and validation.
• Ability to engage effectively with Defence customers, project stakeholders and multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Experience developing and maintaining engineering documentation, technical artefacts and compliance evidence.
• Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies, frameworks and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Support systems engineering activities across the project lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, integration, verification and validation.
• Collaborate with Defence customers, project teams and industry partners to develop and deliver capability solutions that meet operational and technical requirements.
• Contribute to engineering reviews, technical documentation, risk management activities and systems assurance processes within a secure Defence environment.
• Assist in the development of engineering artefacts and technical recommendations that support successful program delivery and capability outcomes.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Defence sector experience

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation and compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

About Leidos Australia

At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life.

Description

At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life.

Backed by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission-critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter.

Leidos is a destination for people who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing to fit a single mould. Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work.

This Includes

• Flex Your Way – Tailor work to your life with options including Life Days (up to 12 extra days off per year), part‑time arrangements, job sharing, and compressed hours.
• Wellbeing That Matters – Free access to Headspace and MeQuilibrium, plus dedicated wellness spaces to support your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
• Learn Without Limits – Access over 120,000 on‑demand courses, alongside technical, project management, leadership, and professional development opportunities.
• Work That Makes an Impact – Contribute to nationally significant projects that matter, solve complex challenges, and accelerate your career through unique growth opportunities.
• Build Your Future – Whether you’re deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we’ll invest in your development every step of the way.
• And Much More – These are just a few of the ways we invest in our people and help them thrive.

About The Team

You’ll join a team where people work with integrity, inclusion, innovation, agility, collaboration and commitment. In practice, that means sharing ownership, solving complex problems together and staying connected to the customer context, the purpose behind the work and how each role contributes to meaningful outcomes.

Mission Software Systems (MSS) brings together expertise across intelligence, software, and cloud to deliver end‑to‑end capability supporting the full intelligence lifecycle, from planning through to dissemination and feedback.

The team fosters a culture of innovation, leveraging modern engineering practices and shared infrastructure to rapidly build, test, and deploy software solutions across a range of environments, including cloud. MSS also plays a key role in advancing technology modernisation within Government, delivering scalable and adaptable solutions for complex enterprise challenges.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join a high‑profile Defence program delivering mission‑critical capability outcomes that support Australia’s national security objectives. Working within a highly secure environment, you will contribute to the design, integration, verification and delivery of complex systems, collaborating with Defence stakeholders and multidisciplinary engineering teams to solve challenging technical problems.

In This Role, You Will

• Support systems engineering activities across the project lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system design, integration, verification and validation.
• Collaborate with Defence customers, project teams and industry partners to develop and deliver capability solutions that meet operational and technical requirements.
• Contribute to engineering reviews, technical documentation, risk management activities and systems assurance processes within a secure Defence environment.
• Assist in the development of engineering artefacts and technical recommendations that support successful program delivery and capability outcomes.

About You

You are an experienced Systems Engineer who enjoys working in complex, highly regulated environments and contributing to capability outcomes that make a meaningful impact. You bring a collaborative approach, sound technical knowledge and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders to deliver quality engineering outcomes.

Essential

• Experience in Systems Engineering within Defence, aerospace, intelligence, national security or similarly complex environments.
• Experience supporting systems engineering activities across the system lifecycle, including requirements management, system design, integration, verification and validation.
• Ability to engage effectively with Defence customers, project stakeholders and multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Experience developing and maintaining engineering documentation, technical artefacts and compliance evidence.
• Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies, frameworks and industry standards.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline.

Advantageous

• Experience supporting Defence acquisition, integration or sustainment programs.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and associated toolsets.
• Experience working within secure ICT, communications, cyber security or Defence capability environments.
• Understanding of Defence security, accreditation and engineering governance requirements.
• Understanding of integrating geospatial capabilities into broader enterprise systems.

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen who holds a TSPV security clearance; accompanied by the ability to be successful for a DISA/OSA.

What To Expect When You Apply

Our hiring process is designed to be straightforward, respectful and easy to navigate. If your skills, experience and qualifications look aligned with the role, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage. You can expect:

• An initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team
• An interview with the hiring manager or interview panel
• Any role‑specific assessment, technical discussion or customer step required for the position

If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact Mick Powar, Talent Acquisition Partner.

Original Posting

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [e-mail].

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.