Amentum is continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. We have a growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear programs. Tell me about this role: Amentum are seeking NV1 security cleared Systems Engineer to join our team on a permanent basis. You will support the maintenance and currency of project engineering plans and processes, including the Engineering Management Plan (EMP) and Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP). The successful candidate will require demonstrated experience in a high-pressure environment, preferably Defence, with a willingness to be adaptable. This role offers uncapped training and development opportunities as well as other benefits including subsidised parking, flexible working and different leave arrangements including paid parental, study, reserve and volunteer leave. What will I be doing day to day? Develop and coordinate engineering reports in accordance with project standards and direction Support the engineering team to conduct reviews of technical data Support the engineering team to undertake reviews of internally generated furnished data and the verification of furnished services Liaise with stakeholders to develop and maintain project architecture documentation Support the project team with document and configuration management activities Review and develop project engineering decision records in support of authorised engineering decision making Provide engineering input on current and emerging project risks to support project risk management activities Support system integration and verification and validation (V&V) activities Provide engineering input on design maturity and compliance against project requirements and standards Support the engineering team in addressing system security and Reliability, Maintainability and Availability (RMA) requirements What sort of skills do I need? Degree qualifications in Systems Engineer or related field Experience within a government or Defence environment Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering practices and methodologies Experience in engineering governance and Verification & Validation Strong communication skills, process orientated with good attention to detail Australian citizenship, NV1 clearance and ITAR compliance requried What’s in it for me? Mentoring - Be mentored by senior engineers in a sovereign capability program. Impact - Contribute to nationally significant Defence outcomes. Inclusion - Our employees should feel safe bringing their whole self to work, we offer a number of programs promoting inclusion. Benefits and Rewards – Our benefits and rewards includes additional superannuation; flexible leave options; salary continuation insurance; professional certification bonus; employee discount program. Amentum: Trusted Partner in National Security Amentum is a key service provider to the Australian Government, supporting critical national security and defence capabilities across land, air, maritime, cyber, space, nuclear, and digital domains. With over 880 professionals nationwide, we deliver complex infrastructure, logistics, and technical solutions with a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation. With 27 years of experience and a presence in major cities and regions, we’re proud of our people—our greatest asset. Join us and be part of a high-performing team with exceptional benefits and career opportunities. Apply directly or reach out to Jeremy Parkinson, jeremy.parkinson@global.amentum.com .