Overview Date Posted: 2026-05-05
Country: Australia
Location: AU-SA-MAWSON LAKES-111 ~ 1-11 Technology Dr ~ BLDG 111
Position Role Type: Hybrid
Responsibilities
Support Australia’s Defence mission through rapid capability delivery
Lead the design and integration of mission‑critical systems using advanced technologies
Provide technical and people leadership in a fast‑paced, operational environment
Lead systems engineering activities to mature developmental designs into integrated, delivery‑ready solutions
Provide technical and functional leadership across software, hardware, and systems integration teams
Plan and lead design reviews, integration activities, and range trials, ensuring technical rigor and delivery cadence
Identify, investigate, and resolve complex technical and integration challenges
Drive delivery effectiveness through clear plans, risk‑based decision making, and disciplined execution
Mentor and develop engineering staff, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Engage stakeholders and customers with clear, evidence‑based communication and trusted technical advice
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Tertiary Qualification in relevant engineering discipline, and professional development sufficient to attain recognition as CPEng with Engineers Australia in a relevant engineering stream
Advanced knowledge and experience in the systems engineering lifecycle
Demonstrated experience working with cross‑functional teams to align system design, software, and hardware delivery to program milestones
Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts
Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts
Ability to achieve day‑to‑day operational objectives with significant impact on the results of the Program
Demonstrated experience performing work with minimal oversight
Proven experience communicating with parties within and outside of own work area as well as parties external to the organisation (e.g. customers, vendors, etc.)
Diplomatic approach to problem solving
Strong leadership skills, with ability to establish strong working relationships and build customer rapport to influence stakeholders for the best program outcomes
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Eligibility to obtain and maintain Australian Government (Defence) Security Clearance up to Negative Vetting Level 1
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