systems engineer - defence

HR Partners; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Partners is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer for a nationally significant Defence program based in Canberra. You will connect Defence stakeholders, industry partners and specialist engineering teams to deliver critical outcomes in a highly collaborative environment.

This hands-on role involves tackling complex technical challenges, ensuring solutions align with operational realities and supporting essential engineering governance to keep a major national capability on track.

Job description

We are partnering with a top-tier global team experiencing massive growth across high-profile Australian Defence projects. Operating across critical domains - including multi-domain platforms, cyber, and advanced national security programs - they are at the absolute forefront of delivering the capabilities that keep Australia safe.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to step into a key technical role on a nationally significant capability program. Working within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will play a vital part in connecting Defence stakeholders, industry partners, and specialist engineering teams to deliver project outcomes.

This is a hands on role where you will tackle complex technical challenges, ensure solutions align with operational realities, and support critical engineering governance.