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Expression of Interest: Systems Engineer – DSS 16173
Defence Targeting Enterprise – Capability Development (Project DEF 112)
Azooa is actively seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from experienced and NV2-cleared Systems Engineers to be included in our official response to DSS 16173 – Defence Targeting Enterprise – Capability Development. This opportunity is part of a high-impact RFQ issued by the Department of Defence, supporting the continued evolution of the Defence Targeting Enterprise (DTE) under Project DEF 112.
We are looking to identify and nominate top-tier candidates who can deliver advanced systems-of-systems engineering support across capability definition, specification development, and integration activities within a secure, multi-agency environment.
The Opportunity
This is a career-defining opportunity to contribute to one of the most strategically significant Defence programs in Australia. The role will focus on capturing, tracing, and validating requirements that shape the targeting architecture of tomorrow's ADF and partner agencies. You'll be embedded in a multidisciplinary team, working closely with Defence intelligence, capability managers, and operational modelling experts.
As part of Azooa's nomination process, we are looking for Systems Engineers with a strong background in Defence environments who are ready to hit the ground running. You'll be supported by our internal delivery leads, access to peer engineering guidance, and backed by Azooa's commitment to sovereign, secure delivery.
You will lead structured requirements engineering processes, engaging stakeholders across Defence and Joint operations to elicit, document, and trace user needs. This includes translating strategic objectives into practical system-level requirements and ensuring these are prioritised through defensible, risk-based methods.
Your expertise will also contribute to capability gap analysis—assessing the limitations of the current DTE environment and proposing improvements that align with Defence's future operating model. You will work with integration points across systems, propose targeted solutions, and define practical change paths.
As the author of key documentation, you'll be responsible for the development of the Function and Performance Specification (FPS), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Requirements Specifications, and Validation Matrices. These artefacts form the backbone of Defence's technical assessment and acquisition processes.
You'll support architectural design in collaboration with a Solutions Architect, refining system views through MODAF or TOGAF-aligned frameworks. You'll participate in architecture boards and design assurance checkpoints, ensuring functional accuracy and system coherence.
In addition, you'll contribute to Verification and Validation (V&V) activities, including Preview Test & Evaluation (PT&E). You'll assist in the development of test cases and ensure full traceability between requirements and test results. You will also contribute to risk registers, mitigation planning, and engineering inputs into Government approval papers and milestone submissions.
We're interested in speaking to NV2-cleared professionals with a strong track record in Defence systems engineering, preferably within targeting, command-and-control, or ISR integration domains. Candidates must be confident leading requirement definition work in complex environments and capable of managing competing priorities across strategic and tactical levels.
You'll need experience working within Defence acquisition frameworks such as the One Defence Capability System (ODCS), and exposure to tools like IBM DOORS, Sparx Enterprise Architect, or similar. Familiarity with MODAF or TOGAF frameworks will be highly regarded. While INCOSE CSEP accreditation is not required, it is a bonus.
A working knowledge of Defence governance, force design, and FIC coherence is essential, as is experience writing and maintaining critical artefacts such as FPS and ICDs.
You must currently hold an active NV2 security clearance at a minimum. Candidates with PV or PV-eligible status will be viewed favourably. DISA clearance is also required for the engagement.
Azooa is a 100% Australian-owned and operated digital consultancy focused solely on supporting the Australian Federal Government. We don't offshore, we don't subcontract overseas, and we don't dilute the trust our clients place in us. All our consultants work in-country under sovereign conditions, supported by technical leaders and delivery-focused professionals.
We specialise in Defence, national security, and law enforcement projects—bringing clarity, structure, and expert engineering delivery to some of the country's most critical challenges. When you work with Azooa, you're backed by a team that understands secure capability uplift, milestone governance, and delivery assurance from the inside out.
You won't just be "on a panel"—you'll be supported, reviewed, and set up for success throughout the engagement. From engineering mentorship to client onboarding support, Azooa ensures you stay focused on what you do best: delivering great outcomes in high-trust environments.
Ready to Express Interest?
We're preparing our panel submission now and want to include strong candidates who are available for potential engagement starting 14 July 2025. If you're NV2+ cleared, available in the coming months, and ready to be part of a strategically important Defence initiative, we want to hear from you.
Here's how to register your interest:
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