Lead the Engineering Behind Australia's Next Generation of Space Capability
Silentium Defence is continuing to expand our Space portfolio, delivering advanced sensing technologies that support Defence, national security and sovereign capability.
We're seeking an experienced
Program Engineering Manager
to provide technical leadership across the development, integration and evolution of complex Space products.
This is a senior engineering leadership role where you'll coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities, influence technical direction, manage engineering governance, and ensure products are delivered to the highest technical standards.
About the Role
As the technical leader for allocated Space programs, you'll be responsible for ensuring engineering activities remain aligned with customer requirements, organisational priorities and product strategy.
You'll oversee engineering planning, requirements management, verification, integration, technical governance and product readiness while helping develop the next generation of advanced sensing capability.
Success in this role comes from combining strategic systems thinking with practical engineering leadership.
Responsibilities
You'll:
Lead engineering planning across the complete product lifecycle
Coordinate software, systems, hardware and operational engineering activities
Drive systems architecture, requirements development and technical decision making
Ensure engineering governance, compliance and technical quality
Lead integration, verification and validation activities
Maintain configuration control and engineering traceability
Manage engineering risks, technical issues and product maturity
Support customer design reviews, technical workshops and acceptance activities
Mentor engineering teams and strengthen organisational capability




Drive continuous improvement through modern Systems Engineering practices
What You'll Bring
You'll have experience leading technically complex engineering programs and be comfortable operating across multiple engineering disciplines.
We're looking for someone who has:
Essential
Degree qualifications in Engineering or similar
Significant Engineering leadership experience
Strong engineering governance and technical assurance experience
Experience managing engineering risk and product development
Knowledge of engineering lifecycle frameworks
Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering environments
Highly Desirable
Defence, Space, aerospace or radar systems experience
Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Digital Engineering environments
Systems Engineering or Project Management certification
Current NV1 Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain one
Why Join Us?
This is your chance to contribute to technology that delivers real-world impact while working alongside experts across engineering, product and program delivery.
You'll help shape innovative Space capability while developing your own career in one of Australia's fastest-growing advanced technology companies.
Application Eligibility
Due to the nature of our work within the Defence industry, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain defence security clearance.
Only applicants who meet these mandatory requirements will be considered.
How to Apply
We understand you may not have all the skills and experience required for this role.
However, if you have worked in similar projects send us your CV.
Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for this opportunity.
Recruitment Agency Disclaimer:
Silentium Defence does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals and will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions.

📌 Program Engineering Manager (South Australia)
🏢 Silentium Defence
📍 South Australia