* Work with some of the most advanced engineering equipment in Australia.
* Grow your career in a collaborative, supportive and inclusive team environment.
* Australian citizenship, NV1 clearance, ITAR compliance required.
Amentum is continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. We have a growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear programs.
Tell me about this role:
Amentum are seeking NV1 security cleared Systems Engineers of varying levels to join our team on a permanent basis. You will provide Systems Engineering activities to support a sovereign technology program delivering critical capability to Defence.
The successful candidate will require demonstrated experience in a high-pressure environment, preferably Defence, with strong knowledge of Systems Engineering practices and methodologies as applicable to the overall project lifecycle.
This role offers uncapped training and development opportunities as well as other benefits including subsidised parking, flexible working and different leave arrangements including paid parental, study, reserve and volunteer leave.
What will I be doing day to day?
* Drive capability development through concept design, requirements definition, and system implementation
* Oversee end-to-end engineering delivery, ensuring compliance with standards and efficient resource allocation
* Contribute expert technical insights to the development and integration of advanced technologies
* Execute comprehensive verification and validation activities to assure system integrity
* Design, plan, and conduct structured testing programs for system performance and reliability
* Manage and interpret technical data to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement
* Control and maintain engineering documentation, including rigorous review and quality assurance processes
* Cultivate strong professional relationships across multidisciplinary teams to enable successful outcomes
What sort of skills do I need?
* Degree qualifications in Systems Engineer or related field
* Experience within a government or Defence environment
* Experience Engineering governance and Verification & Validation
* High level attention to detail
* Ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders
* Be an Australian citizen and with an NV1 security clearance and ITAR compliance
What's in it for me?
* Flexibility - We like our employees to have the flexibility they need to live the lives they choose. With flexible working options such as WFH where possible.
* Inclusion - Our employees should feel safe bringing their whole self to work, we offer a number of programs promoting inclusion.
* Benefits and Rewards – Our benefits and rewards includes additional superannuation; flexible leave options; salary continuation insurance; professional certification bonus; employee discount program.
Amentum: Trusted Partner in National Security
Amentum is a key service provider to the Australian Government, supporting critical national security and Defence capabilities across land, air, maritime, cyber, space, nuclear, and digital domains. With over 880 professionals nationwide, we deliver complex infrastructure, logistics, and technical solutions with a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation.
With 27+ years of experience and a presence in major cities and regions, we're proud of our people—our greatest asset. Join us and be part of a high-performing team with exceptional benefits and career opportunities. Apply directly or reach out to Jeremy Parkinson, .