Senior Project Lead - Defence Engineering
Location:Melbourne -Mulgrave| Hybrid working | NV1 clearancerequired
Contribute to long-term, mission-critical DefenceLANDcapability programs
Work across emerging Defence capability,in CBRN andCounter-CBRN
Due to the nature of the role,you must be an Australian Citizen andhave the ability tohold a NV-1AGSVA security clearance.
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Do Work That Matters
Leidos Australia isseekingaSenior Project Lead / ProjectEngineer to support the deliveryof existingandfutureCBRN andCounter-CBRN capabilities for the AustralianDefenceForce.Thisrole would suit an experienced SeniorProject Engineer or Project Lead with Defence acquisition program experience.
You will play a key role in leading work packages, coordinating technical and project inputs, engaging with Defencestakeholdersand influencing project outcomes across emerging Defence capability areas,forCBRN-related programs.
Do Work That Matters
This is a hands-on, customer-facing role where you will help translate operational and technical needs into practical delivery outcomes. You will support disciplined engineering and project delivery across acquisition, integration, verification,acceptanceand sustainment activities, while helping build capabilitywithin anestablishedengineering team.
Your New Role and Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate assigned work packages acrossCBRN andCounter-CBRN capability delivery,acquisitionand sustainment activities.
Support emerging Defence capability programs,forCBRN-related initiatives.
Coordinate engineering inputs across requirements, design, integration, verification, acceptance, installation,commissioningand sustainment.
Develop andmaintainclear project and engineering documentation, including requirements, review material, decisionevidenceand technical records.




Support formal technical and project governance reviews, including SRR, PDR, DDR, TRR and customer forums.
Identifytechnical risks, deliveryissuesand dependencies, and drive practical recommendations to keep outcomes on track.
Support planning, estimating, progress reporting, stakeholderupdatesand project performance activities.
Influence project outcomes by bringing structure, engineeringjudgementand strong stakeholder engagement to complex Defence delivery environments.
WhatYou'llBring to Make an Impact
You are anexperienced Project Engineer/ProjectLead who enjoys working across complex programs and bridging the gap between engineering, projectdeliveryand customer engagement. You are comfortable leading work packages, influencing stakeholders and helping shape outcomes in a growing engineering team.
WhatYou'llBring
Experience leading or coordinating technical work packages, project engineeringtasksor capability delivery activities.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with Defence customers, suppliers,subcontractorsand project teams.
Experience applying systems engineering, project engineering or ILS practices across requirements, design, integration, verification,validationand sustainment activities.
Strong documentation skills, including technical records, decision evidence, review material, requirements,traceabilityand project reporting.
Ability toidentifyrisks, manage dependencies, coordinateinputsand influence practical delivery outcomes.
Due to the nature of this role,Australian Government NV-1 security clearance, or the ability to obtain andmaintainone.
Highly Desirable
Proven experience with Defence acquisition,sustainmentand ASDEFCON delivery environments.
Experience in Counter-CBRN, CBRN, UAS,



drone,sensorsor complex Land Systems programs.
Knowledge of the Land Materiel Safety Manual or Defence engineering governance processes.
Experience with tactical RF communications, cyber securityconsiderationsor fibre optics.
Experience with DOORS or equivalent requirements management tools.
Exposure to model-based engineering tools such as CAMEO Systems Modeler or equivalent.
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At Leidos, we take responsibility for improving the quality of life of our employees, their families and the communities in which we live and work. Our commitment extends beyond the contributions we make to solve difficult problems through science and technology.
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We turn challenges into opportunities.
We bring a mix of innovative technology and sector expertise to customers in defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. We look for solutions that not only transform businesses, but change the world.
Our People.
Our Communities.
We do business with respect and responsibility for all three.
At Leidos, we take responsibility for improving the quality of life of our employees, their families and the communities in which we live and work. Our commitment extends beyond the contributions we make to solve difficult problems through science and technology.
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📌 Senior Project Lead - Defence Engineering (Melbourne)
🏢 Leidos Australia
📍 Melbourne