Senior Engineering Specialist (Contract)

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

Role Title: Engineering Specialist
Contract Length: 24 months
Location: Sydney
Positions Available: 2

Overview
Our client in aviation is delivering a major national Aviation System Technology Replacement Program. This program will replace an existing aviation system with a new, modern platform that processes and displays real time operational information to support safe and efficient operations.

The Engineering Specialist is a key role within the program and will provide technical and systems engineering expertise to ensure the new system meets the operational, safety, and performance standards required in a highly regulated aviation environment.

Key Responsibilities
* Perform systems engineering and project tasks across acquisition and implementation phases
* Support the technical readiness of the new aviation system
* Participate in engineering review gates and governance activities
* Create, update, and review engineering artefacts and documentation
* Support system design, development, integration, testing, installation, and verification activities
* Support site installation, set to work, testing, and verification activities
* Assist with technology change processes, including configuration management and change control
* Identify, assess, and communicate technical and delivery risks
* Contribute to broader program delivery activities as required

Required Experience
* Proven experience in systems engineering or technical delivery roles on complex infrastructure programs
* Experience working on mission critical systems within regulated environments
* Background in aviation, telecommunications, defence, or similarly high assurance industries preferred
* Experience supporting design, testing, installation, and commissioning activities
* Strong documentation, stakeholder engagement, and risk management capability

Mandatory Requirements
* Australian Citizenship
* Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government National Security Clearance

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