Engineering & Technical Services

Canberra, Australia | Posted on 01/11/2025 We are looking for highly skilled and security-conscious engineering workforce to support mission-critical systems, infrastructure, and innovation. This framework outlines key capability areas across engineering and technical services, structured to support both junior-level development and expert-level leadership . Roles span from hands‑on technical support to strategic engineering management, with a strong emphasis on safety, security, and compliance with defence standards. Note: All candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain an appropriate Australian Government Security Clearance (Baseline, NV1, NV2, or higher depending on role requirements). Apply engineering principles to solve defined problems. Participate in technical reviews and documentation. Lead complex engineering projects. Develop and validate innovative solutions. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to strategic planning. Support project coordination and reporting. Assist in resource scheduling and risk tracking. Learn defence project lifecycle and governance. Lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage budgets. Ensure compliance with defence standards and policies. Drive strategic initiatives and stakeholder engagement. Develop domain-specific knowledge (e.g., radar, avionics). Conduct technical analysis and simulations. Support testing and integration activities. Provide deep technical leadership in niche areas. Define standards and best practices. Lead R&D and capability development. 4. Configuration & Asset Management Maintain configuration records and asset registers. Support change control processes. Assist in audits and compliance checks. Design and implement configuration management systems. Lead asset lifecycle planning and optimisation. Ensure alignment with defence logistics and sustainment. 5. Technical Specialist Support Troubleshoot issues and elevate as needed. Document support procedures and resolutions. Lead technical support strategy and escalation processes. Interface with OEMs and defence stakeholders. Develop training and support documentation. 6. System Safety Management, Assurance and Certification Assist in hazard analysis and safety documentation. Support safety audits and certification processes. Learn defence safety standards (e.g., MIL-STD, DEF(AUST)). Lead safety case development and certification. Conduct independent safety assessments. Advise on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation. 7. Cyber Engineering, System Security and Software Engineering Certification Support secure coding and system hardening. Assist in vulnerability assessments and patching. Learn defence cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., ISM, NIST). Architect secure systems and lead cyber defence initiatives. Conduct penetration testing and threat modelling. Certify software and systems against defence standards. 8. Testing and Evaluation Execute test plans and record results. Support integration and acceptance testing. Learn defence testing protocols and environments. Design and lead complex test campaigns. Develop evaluation criteria and performance benchmarks. Interface with certification bodies and operational users. Location: Fairbairn, ACT (Other ACT locations may be considered) Contract Type: Long-term (12-month initial term with potential for 2 x 12-month extensions) Security Clearance: NV1 minimum required About the Role As an Aviation Systems Architect supporting the integration and development of cutting‑edge aviation systems within Defence’s digital and operational frameworks. This role is central to enhancing communications, command and control, computing, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr