Key Roles and Responsibilities
The position of Systems and Software Engineer involves the execution of critical and complex engineering activities. This includes providing advice in the field of software systems engineering for the project, with a focus on performing the systems/software engineer role in a complex and diverse technological environment.
This role requires the development of engineering plans and designs that are produced with, and consumed by, other engineering specialists. The individual will work with systems architects and engineering management in the design and specification of software-related engineering artefacts.
The incumbent will also support the Engineering Manager in the development of engineering work packages that meet the needs of the scope of work. This may include contributing to artefacts as part of the capability definition documentation and management plans, processes and procedures, contribution to the system architecture and systems integration specifications, plans, procedures, reports and other technical material.
Maintenance of safety aspects of Defence materiel systems is a key responsibility, which will be incorporated into software engineering activities.
Deliverables and Output:
* Develop engineering plans and designs that meet the needs of the scope of work
* Contribute to artefacts as part of the capability definition documentation and management plans, processes and procedures
* Support the Engineering Manager in development of engineering work packages that meet the needs of the scope of work
* Maintain safe Defence materiel systems
Required Skills and Qualifications
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in:
* Systems/Software Engineering with skills in planning, specification & design in multiple phases of a program, within CASG or similar acquisition environment
* DevSecOps and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) experience, ideally within the MS Azure environment
* Analysis, design, review, and delivering high quality engineering documentation to support Government approvals and materiel delivery
* Managing technical and integration risks. Ability to analyse, design, plan, execute, and evaluate work to time, cost and quality targets while assessing and evaluating risk
* Applying testing and evaluation techniques across the system development life cycle
The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics/computers/communications/networking or similar) or an equivalent qualification that satisfies the requirements of the Washington Accord for recognition as a professional engineer.
An understanding of Defence processes and structure, and of the One Defence Capability System (formerly the Capability Life Cycle), is also essential.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
* Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
* Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
* Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.