As back-to-back winners of the 2023 and 2024 Defence Innovator of the Year, DefendTex lives and breathes its values of integrity, innovation, professionalism, passion and risk taking.
Our vision is to be a world leader in defence innovation, developing and delivering cutting-edge technologies for military and law enforcement communities across the globe.
e now have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineerr to join our growing Propulsion Manufacturing team at DefendTex's Dandenong South Facility initially, then moving to our state‑of‑the‑art Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturing Facility in Lang Lang, Victoria.
Based in this dynamic and fast-growing regional location, the role offers the rare opportunity to contribute directly to Australia's sovereign defence manufacturing capability, while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of regional living within commuting distance of Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs.
About the Role
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead the systems-level design, integration, and verification of complex rocket motor and propulsion programs.
You'll work across multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical excellence, safety, and performance across mechanical, electrical, and control subsystems.
Key responsibilities include:
• Lead the design, analysis, and integration of solid rocket motor systems and subsystems.
• Define and manage requirements, interfaces, and verification plans.
• Conduct system-level modelling, analysis, and trade studies.
• Support test planning, data analysis, and performance validation.
• Lead design reviews and maintain configuration and documentation control.
• Collaborate with mechanical, chemical, and electrical engineers to ensure cohesive design outcomes.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Represent the engineering function in program and customer forums.
About You
You are an experienced and detail-oriented systems engineer who thrives in a hands-on environment. You can balance analytical rigour with practical design implementation and enjoy solving technical challenges in advanced defence technology projects.
Essential:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Strong experience in systems engineering, ideally in defence, aerospace, or complex manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle and configuration control.
• Skilled in modelling, requirements management, and verification processes.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance.
Desirable:
• Experience in propulsion or ordnance systems design.
• Knowledge of ASDEFCON, MIL-STD, or Defence standards.
• Exposure to system modelling tools and simulation software.
Why Us?
* Competitive remuneration.
* Exciting and meaningful work supporting Australia's sovereign defence capability.
* Career-defining opportunity in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.
* Professional development and leadership growth pathways.
* Collaborative and supportive engineering culture.
* Located near Victoria's Bass Coast – enjoy coastal living with city access.
At DefendTex, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. We promote a workplace culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration – where every individual can contribute to meaningful, world-class defence solutions.
Interested?
If you're ready to take on a key engineering role shaping the future of Australia's defence technology, we'd love to hear from you.