Experience a dynamic, mission-driven environment where your technical skills and critical thinking drive innovation in national security.
This role is part of a program that provides a three-month, cohort-based experience solving real engineering challenges for Australian government partners across the defence, intelligence, and national resilience sectors.
As a Systems Engineer, you'll work on priority projects, contributing to systems engineering efforts focused on architecture design, mission assurance, digital engineering, and technology integration within the Australian context.
You will:
* Apply model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and related approaches to help design and evaluate systems that support Australia's defence, intelligence, and whole-of-government security initiatives.
* Support sponsor engagement activities, collaborating with technical teams, program managers, and operational users to ensure solutions align with mission objectives and stakeholder needs.
* Build systems engineering artifacts such as architecture models, interface definitions, requirements traceability matrices, risk assessments, and decision analysis products.
* Gain practical exposure to the tools and frameworks commonly used in systems engineering, including SysML, MagicDraw/Cameo, and digital engineering environments.
* Learn how Australian national security priorities drive capability development, with opportunities to understand how strategic direction translates into technical delivery across Defence and Intelligence agencies.
* Collaborate with Australian-based and international teams, deepening your understanding of allied engineering approaches and the broader ecosystem.
* Receive structured mentorship from senior engineers in both Australia and the U.S., supporting your development as a technical contributor and future leader.
* Participate in a two-week immersion at MITRE's U.S. headquarters, gaining insight into its global impact and the engineering culture that supports its work.
This role requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site commitment.
Benefits include competitive compensation, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership.
This opportunity offers early to mid-career professionals a unique chance to fast-track their development through real-world challenges, deep mentorship, and international collaboration.
Upon completion, participants will transition into permanent roles, joining a growing team committed to solving hard national security problems through purpose-driven innovation.
Key qualifications include strong technical skills, ability to apply MBSE and related approaches, and excellent collaboration and communication skills.
Australian citizens are encouraged to apply.