Systems Specialist Software/Standards/Maintenance – AFHQ

PAE Government Services Inc.; Port Stephens Council; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Systems Specialist Software/Standards/Maintenance - AFHQ to develop and maintain FPS and standards for the FLIFS program,Reporting to the VCDF Task Lead, with work at RAAF Williamtown or Russell Offices in Canberra.

The role requires strong analytical, writing and presentation skills, plus experience in defence acquisition and aircraft systems engineering. Onsite work and occasional travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills essential for evaluating complex systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent presentation abilities.
• Proficient in software and systems engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPS and artefacts for FLIFS software and maintenance.
• Develop FPS for aircraft platform, simulators, training solutions and LVC training systems.
• Represent VCDF at forums with stakeholders.
• Draft ASDEFCON Data Item Descriptions (DID).
• Populate a systems engineering database(s).
• Evaluate tenders and conduct vendor reviews.
• Present verbal and written reports to committees and boards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

High-level writing

Software skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field

Job description

About Amentum

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, re-lentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents. Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community? We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information.

Role Title

Systems Specialist Software/Standards/Maintenance - AFHQ

Role Description

This function will work under limited supervision of the VCDF Task Lead as the specification’s developer for all AIR 6002 software aspects. In addition, they will research the standards relevant to all project elements, with the exception of facilities, and generate the Function and Performance Specifications (FPS) for the maintenance of project elements with the exception of facilities. The role is under Air warfare System Project Office (AWSPO) in conjunction with Air Force Head Quarters (AFHQ). The successful candidate can be based out of either RAAF Base Williamtown, near Newcastle or Russell Office, in Canberra. The Defence project AIR 6002 will deliver a Future Lead-In Fighter System (FLIFS) inclusive of aircraft, simulators, facilities, ground support equipment, training material and contracted services, and this role is a key element in delivering this capability for Defence.

Essential Requirements

• Develop high quality, traceable software FPS and artefacts for the FLIFS aircraft platform, simulators, training solutions, maintenance and operational interfaces with contracted services and live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) training systems
• Develop high quality, traceable maintenance FPS and artefacts for the FLIFS aircraft platform, simulators, training solutions and LVC training systems
• Represent VCDF at various forums with a wide range of stakeholders, including operators and delivery agents
• Draft ASDEFCON Data Item Descriptions (DID)
• Participate in commercial activities
• Collaborate to build and sustain effective relationships, identify and minimise or eliminate capability risks, and resolve complex issues to achieve business outcomes
• Present verbal and written reports to committees and boards
• Applying strategic guidance in delivering a FLIFS
• Completing FPS for software elements of aircraft platform, simulators, training solutions and LVC training systems
• Completing FPS for standards elements of aircraft platform, simulators, training solutions and LVC training systems
• Completing FPS for maintenance elements of aircraft platform, simulators, training solutions and LVC training systems
• Populating a systems engineering database(s)
• Evaluating and reporting on tenders
• Conducting vendor requirements reviews

Desirable Requirements

• Analytical skills (Essential)
• High level writing skills
• Presentation skills (Essential)
• Software skills (Essential)
• Graduate with an appropriate degree (Important)
• Experienced in Capability Development (Important)
• Experienced in Defence Acquisition (Important)
• Experienced in aircraft acquisition (Important)

Required Security Clearance Level

Active NV1 Clearance required for this position (essential)

Location

• Work to be undertaken onsite with preferred location being RAAF Base Williamtown. However, Canberra (Russell Offices) may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Ability to travel (Desirable)

Weekly Hours

Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week

Accommodation Request

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please complete our Accommodation Request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Company Background

For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/