LocationCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Work modeon-site
Typecontract
SenioritySenior
Experience10+ yrs
DepartmentQuality People Recruitment Team
Company size55+ people
PostedOct 2, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live11h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have6
Minimum 10+ years in Systems Engineering, specifically delivering complex Defence, Government, or large-scale technology programs
Sound understanding of the Defence Capability Life Cycle and acquisition processes
Demonstrated experience in managing requirements, architectures, technical baselines, and technical risk management
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts, including requirements development and architecture definition
Oversee the development of key systems engineering artefacts and ensure alignment with project milestones
Must have (minimum) Active NV2 security clearance
Our client URGENTLY requires a Senior Systems Engineer for 8 months+ Contracts in Canbera.
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership for a major, large-scale Defence capability project. In this pivotal role, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, establish technical baselines, and manage complex system integration across the project lifecycle to support key acquisition and approval milestones.
Skills and Experience required includes:
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Minimum 10+ years in Systems Engineering, specifically delivering complex Defence, Government, or large-scale technology programs.
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Sound understanding of the Defence Capability Life Cycle and acquisition processes.
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Demonstrated experience in managing requirements, architectures, technical baselines, and technical risk management.
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Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts, including requirements development and architecture definition.
•
Oversee the development of key systems engineering artefacts and ensure alignment with project milestones.
Must have (minimum) Active NV2 security clearance.
Top $'s Paid !
Contract extensions likely !
CV must be uploaded to be considered.
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