Three-month immersive systems engineering role in Canberra with MITRE's Australian Security Accelerator Program, leading to a permanent position focused on national security innovation.
Your role
Key responsibilities include:
* Participating in a three-month, cohort-based program addressing real engineering challenges for Australian government partners in defence, intelligence, and national resilience sectors.
* Working on priority national security projects, contributing to systems engineering efforts in architecture design, mission assurance, digital engineering, and technology integration.
* Applying model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and related approaches to design and evaluate systems supporting Australia's defence, intelligence, and whole-of-government security initiatives.
* Supporting sponsor engagement activities, collaborating with technical teams, program managers, and operational users to ensure alignment with mission objectives and stakeholder needs.
* Building systems engineering artifacts such as architecture models, interface definitions, requirements traceability matrices, risk assessments, and decision analysis products.
* Gaining practical exposure to systems engineering tools and frameworks, including SysML, MagicDraw/Cameo, and digital engineering environments.
* Learning how national security priorities drive capability development and technical delivery across Defence and Intelligence agencies.
* Collaborating with Australian-based and international teams, deepening understanding of allied engineering approaches and the MITRE ecosystem.
* Receiving structured mentorship from senior engineers in Australia and the U.S.
* Participating in a two-week immersion at MITRE's U.S. headquarters, gaining insight into MITRE's global impact and engineering culture.
* Transitioning into a permanent systems engineering role at MITRE | Australia upon program completion.
About you
Candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills:
* Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7 or higher) in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
* Early to mid-career experience, including recent graduates with strong academic foundations or those with several years of relevant professional experience.
* Working knowledge of systems engineering concepts such as requirements analysis, architecture development, lifecycle planning, and system validation.
* Exposure to or familiarity with MBSE tools and techniques (e.g., SysML, Cameo/MagicDraw, or similar platforms).
* Strong critical thinking and structured problem-solving abilities.
* Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams.
* Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV2 security clearance.
* Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including for the two-week U.S. immersion.
* Ability to work a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site.
Preferred qualifications:
* Honours, Master's, or PhD in a relevant technical discipline, or 5+ years of relevant post-Bachelor's professional experience.
* Hands-on experience supporting or leading MBSE, digital engineering, or architecture modelling in government, defence, or critical infrastructure domains.
* Familiarity with Australian Defence capability frameworks and acquisition processes.
* Experience with complex systems architecture, interface definition, requirements traceability, or system-of-systems design.
* Knowledge of the Australian national security environment and allied collaboration (AUKUS, Five Eyes).
* Current NV1 or NV2 clearance, with eligibility for Positive Vetting (PV) clearance if required.
* Demonstrated ability to work across cross-sector teams in complex environments.
Benefits
* Competitive salary package.
* Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
* Hybrid work environment (minimum 50% on-site).
* Structured mentorship and professional development.
* Two-week international immersion at MITRE's U.S. headquarters.
* Commitment to non-discrimination and workplace accessibility.
* Support for reasonable accommodation requests during the application process.
Training & development
* Structured mentorship from senior engineers in Australia and the U.S.
* Hands-on experience with real-world national security projects.
* Exposure to advanced systems engineering tools and frameworks.
* Professional development opportunities and career growth support.
Career progression
* Transition into a permanent systems engineering role at MITRE | Australia upon program completion.
* Opportunities to lead, innovate, and contribute long-term to high-impact national security projects.
* Integration into MITRE's international network and potential for advancement within the organization.
This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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