Job Description
Profectus is seeking experienced Senior Systems Engineers to provide technical authority and systems engineering support across Defence command, control and communications capability.
The work covers systems engineering planning, design and integration activity, verification and validation, and technical governance across land based network and communications systems.
You will also provide technical advice to senior Defence stakeholders and support engineering functions across the wider program.
Key Responsibilities
Provide systems engineering advice and technical authority across assigned capability
Develop systems engineering plans, test plans and supporting technical documentation
Conduct design, integration and interoperability activity across tactical network and communications systems
Plan and run prototyping and trial activity, including test design, execution and reporting
Undertake verification and validation of system designs against requirements and standards
Exercise design authority where assigned by the chief engineer
Assess data standards and interface specifications for integration across platforms and systems
Provide technical risk advice and **escalate** design and risk items to senior technical and executive staff
Support technical governance, configuration control and engineering change processes
Engage with ADF, APS and industry stakeholders on integration and capability matters
Contribute to broader engineering functions including design reviews, estimates and technical assessments
Required Experience
Postgraduate systems engineering qualifications with significant professional experience in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering or electronic engineering, or a minimum of 15 years industry experience in project management, preferably in ICT environments
Bachelor degree (4 years or higher)



in a relevant engineering discipline such as mechatronic, electronic, systems, software or computer engineering, suitable to achieve membership of Engineers Australia
Demonstrated systems engineering experience, preferably in a military C4 environment
Suitable skills, qualifications and experience to hold and exercise design authority as issued by a chief engineer
Robust background in design, build and test functions across complex systems, networks and associated software
Experience providing high level technical, design and risk advice to senior technical and executive staff
Knowledge of computing, telecommunications and data storage protocols and standards
Strong stakeholder engagement, leadership, communication and problem solving skills
Ability to complete mandatory Defence and role specific training requirements
Chartered engineer status with Engineers Australia
Over 10 years experience with design, build and test (verification and validation) of C4I military systems, networks and associated software using systems engineering practices
Experience in safety critical software or systems development processes and practices
Experience delivering capability outcomes within complex, multi disciplinary teams
Experience performing similar duties within Defence, Government or industry environments
Experience with data standards, interface control and interoperability across platform and network systems
Security Clearance Requirements
Must be an Australian Citizen
Must have a current AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance
Must be able to meet ITAR eligibility requirements
Working Arrangements
Onsite
Why Profectus
Profectus partners with Defence to deliver trusted, secure ICT capability across critical environments.
We take a long term, relationship driven approach, supporting our people across the full lifecycle of their engagement while contributing to outcomes of national importance.

📌 Senior Systems Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Profectus
📍 Canberra