Systems Engineers

CAPDA Consulting; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPDA Consulting in Melbourne seeks a Systems Engineer to contribute to Defence capability programs in an ATL environment. You will conduct systems engineering activities across the capability lifecycle and support verification, validation, and integration activities.

The role requires a degree in engineering or science and a current NV1 clearance. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, review technical deliverables, and engage stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated systems engineering experience in an ATL Defence environment.
• Experience undertaking requirements engineering across the system lifecycle.
• Experience supporting verification and validation, integration, test and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systems engineering activities across the capability lifecycle.
• Undertake requirements analysis, development and management.
• Support system integration, verification and validation (V&V), test and evaluation activities.
• Participate in systems engineering reviews, design reviews and technical assurance activities.
• Review engineering and technical deliverables including plans, designs and reports.
• Contribute to engineering governance, certification and compliance activities.
• Support capability acquisition, integration and sustainment projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers and other specialists.
• Engage with Defence, industry and project stakeholders to support outcomes.
• Contribute to engineering planning, risk management and continuous improvement.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements engineering

Stakeholder engagement

V&V and testing

Lifecycle analysis

Defence NV1 clearance

Education

Degree in Systems Engineering or related

Job description

Security Clearance: Minimum NV1 required

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct systems engineering activities across the capability lifecycle.
• Undertake requirements analysis, development and management.
• Support system integration, verification and validation (V&V), test and evaluation activities.
• Participate in systems engineering reviews, design reviews and technical assurance activities.
• Review engineering and technical deliverables, including plans, designs, reports and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to engineering governance, certification and compliance activities.
• Support capability acquisition, integration and sustainment projects.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams comprising Systems Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Communications Engineers and other technical specialists.
• Engage with Defence, industry and project stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to engineering planning, risk management and continuous improvement activities.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Degree qualification in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Science or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated Systems Engineering experience within an ATL Defence environment.
• Experience undertaking requirements engineering and managing requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
• Experience supporting verification and validation, integration, test and evaluation activities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and technical communication skills.
• Ability to analyse complex technical information and provide practical engineering solutions.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Current Australian Government NV1 Security Clearance (minimum).

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of the One Defence Capability System (ODCS).
• Understanding of Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC).
• Experience within CASG, Defence SPOs or Defence Prime organisations.
• Experience supporting capability acquisition, integration or sustainment projects.
• Experience reviewing technical and engineering deliverables.
• Understanding of configuration management, quality management and technical certification processes.
• Knowledge of Defence engineering governance frameworks and standards.
• Understanding of technical, logistical and operational considerations associated with Defence capability delivery.

Why Join CAPDA?

• Work on nationally significant Defence capability programs.
• Collaborate with experienced Defence and engineering professionals.
• Contribute to complex technical and capability delivery outcomes.
• Access long-term Defence opportunities in Australia.