Software Systems Engineer
Clearance: NV1 Required
Skill Level: L3
Remote: No (ACT based candidates only)
About The Role
The Software Systems Engineer (Verification & Validation) will support systems engineering, integration, testing, and technical certification activities across CAF16 systems within Defence environments.
The role focuses heavily on Verification & Validation activities while also supporting engineering governance, systems integration, and configuration management activities within complex Defence ICT and C2 environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain engineering artefacts including SEMP and TCP documentation.
* Support engineering governance and configuration management activities.
* Develop and review engineering requirements and integration documentation.
* Support Configuration Control Boards and Engineering Review Boards.
* Conduct quality assurance reviews of engineering documentation and vendor deliverables.
* Support Verification & Validation planning, execution, and reporting activities.
* Assist technical certification and systems integration efforts.
* Develop and authorise Engineering Change Proposals.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
* Chartered Engineer status.
* Defence systems engineering experience.
* Experience with Verification & Validation activities.
* Strong understanding of systems engineering frameworks and technical risk management.
* Knowledge of Defence C2 systems and modern ICT environments.
* Strong technical writing and stakeholder communication skills.