Senior Mechanical Engineer / Platform Systems Engineer

A leading Defence consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer (or Platform Systems Engineer) to deliver engineering solutions across major Defence capability projects. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in Defence engineering, lifecycle management, and systems integration.

⚠️ Please note: Australian citizenship and the ability to hold or maintain an NV1 clearance are essential.

About the Role

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for day-to-day systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle of Defence capability projects. The role ensures solutions meet operational requirements, safety standards, and sustainment objectives in accordance with the Engineering Management System (EMS).

Key responsibilities include:

Undertaking requirements engineering to ensure needs are captured, traceable, and validated
Leading or contributing to preliminary and detailed design phases of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs)
Performing technical investigations and drafting Statements of Work for acquisition activities
Producing technical reports, lifecycle documentation, and supporting ECPs
Implementing safety programs including hazard analysis, risk assessments, and safety cases
Planning and executing Verification & Validation (V&V) activities
Developing service requirements for sustainment and maintenance planning
Coordinating logistics support analysis, codification, and sparing analysis
Providing SQEP reviews and technical advice

Essential Requirements

Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline
8-10 years’ engineering experience, preferably within Defence (maritime domain advantageous)
Australian citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain NV1 clearance
Strong knowledge of design, technical investigation, and V&V processes
Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills

Desirable

Prior exposure to ADF Capability Acquisition & Sustainment Group or Marine Engineering Industry
Experience with tools such as Configuration Management Tool – Unified (CMT-U), AMPS, NAVALLOW, SAP S4/HANA, DOORS, or NLIS

What’s on Offer

Exposure to high-profile Defence capability projects
Opportunity to influence sustainment, readiness, and innovation in Australia’s Defence sector