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 qualified 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

Strong 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.

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📌 Senior Systems Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Profectus
📍 Canberra