Lead Systems Engineer

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable
  • Permanent Full-Time opportunity
  • Canberra-based role – onsite
  • NV1 security clearance required

Our Client

Our client aims to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Our client provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

About the role

As the Lead Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping, managing, and assuring systems engineering outcomes across a highly complex, multi-disciplinary environment. You will work closely with senior engineering stakeholders to identify and mitigate risk, guide technical certification, and ensure alignment across evolving system requirements.

Your duties will include:

  • Leading the coordination, elicitation, and development of requirements
  • Supporting change management activities relating to the Operational Concept Document (OCD)
  • Assisting in the development and maintenance of the project Safety Case and safety documentation
  • Coordinating Commonwealth involvement in industry-led verification and validation activities
  • Providing oversight of key engineering artefacts, including specifications and technical plans
  • Leading and mentoring a small team of engineers in partnership with the Project Engineering Manager

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

  • Tertiary qualifications in engineering or a related technical discipline
  • Minimum of 10+ years post-graduate engineering experience
  • Proven experience working within the ADF Capability Life Cycle
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills across Defence, industry, and government
  • Excellent verbal communication and high-quality technical writing capability

Application Process

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For further information, please contact Jaela Smith on 02 6129 6302 or email jaela.smith@talentinternational.com

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