Systems Engineer – Integrated Broadcast Services
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Systems Engineer – Integrated Broadcast Services
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Downer Professional Services
Pay Range
A$120,****** – A$156,****** per year
Downer Professional Services is a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for our clients in Defence and National Security. We are currently looking for a Systems Engineer to work on joint projects in Canberra.
What You'll Do
Engineering Management Planning
: Contribute to the development and maintenance of bespoke Engineering Management Plans (EMP) and related artefacts in alignment with ASDEFCON (Support) standards.
Schedule-Driven Execution & Assurance
: Execute engineering plans in accordance with Product Schedules, Work Take On agreements, and contractual obligations, ensuring timely and compliant delivery.
System Safety & Configuration Integrity
: Define and maintain a System Safety Management System and ensure product baselines, including ILS and logistics data, are technically sound and delivered as scheduled.
Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
: Engage with stakeholder boards (e.g., DDG for ICT releases) to ensure conformance without compromising project timelines or budgets.
Workforce & Capability Planning
: Incorporate workforce attributes, technical authority requirements, and logistics factors such as Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Supportability into engineering planning.
What You'll Bring
Delivery of Defence-Aligned Engineering Services
: Provide timely, high-quality engineering support that meets Defence operational needs and Capability Manager requirements under JC2SPO agreements.
Technical Authority & Professional Standards
: Ensure Engineering & Technical (E&T) team members are appropriately trained, qualified, and authorised to perform work on behalf of the Commonwealth.
Configuration & Baseline Management
: Maintain formal configuration control of product baselines and evolve allocated baselines in line with system reviews and project milestones.
Safety Assurance & Risk Management
: Develop and maintain safety plans and systems of work, ensuring risks are identified, eliminated, or mitigated, and documented in Safety Case Reports.
Compliance with Defence Engineering Frameworks
: Develop plans and artefacts guided by CASG EMP, Defence CDM, T&E Manual, and other regulatory frameworks, ensuring interoperability and governance.
Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimum
Negative Vetting 1
or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
requirements may also be an inherent requirement.
Why Downer Professional Services
At Downer Professional Services, we're more than a workplace – we're a business dedicated to shaping the future of defence in Australia. As the country's only sovereign prime, we are committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia's interests.
Meaningful work
: Deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
Professional development
: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
Great perks
: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through
Veteran support
: Benefit from initiatives such as up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.
We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. If you want your work to matter and so do we, bring your whole self and apply – we especially encourage applicants from underrepresented groups, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Maori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.
Employment Details
Seniority Level
: Associate
Employment Type
: Full-time
Job Function
: Defence and Space Manufacturing
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