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Senior Systems Engineer | Integrated Product Support (IPS)Maintenance, Reliability & SustainmentLocation: Melbourne, AustraliaWork Arrangement: Hybrid (Tuesday-Thursday in office)Salary: AUD $130,000-$150,000 plus 10% annual bonus opportunityLead Defence Sustainment StrategyWorld Fuel Government Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer – Integrated Product Support (IPS) to lead maintenance, supportability, reliability, and lifecycle engineering activities across complex Defence systems and equipment.This role is responsible for defining how Defence capability will be maintained, supported, repaired, and sustained throughout its operational lifecycle.You will develop maintenance concepts, supportability strategies, Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA) outputs, sparing requirements, sustainment plans, and lifecycle support deliverables that help ensure critical Defence systems remain safe, reliable, and operational for years to come.This Is Not a Traditional Systems Engineering RoleThis is not a requirements management, architecture, MBSE, or verification-focused systems engineering position.We are seeking an engineer with deep expertise in:Integrated Product Support (IPS)Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)Maintenance EngineeringReliability EngineeringSupportability EngineeringLifecycle SustainmentAsset ManagementWhat You'll Be DoingLead Sustainment & Supportability ActivitiesLead Integrated Product Support (IPS) activities across Defence programs.Define maintenance concepts, sustainment strategies,



and supportability frameworks.Create lifecycle support solutions for complex Defence systems.Influence how Defence capability is maintained throughout its service life.Conduct Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA)Perform Maintenance Task Analysis activities.Review OEM manuals, technical data packages, and system documentation.Define maintenance requirements, servicing frequencies, and support concepts.Establish maintenance strategies aligned to operational usage profiles.Define Sparing & Support RequirementsDetermine sparing requirements and provisioning strategies.Define supportability requirements and sustainment solutions.Develop lifecycle support plans.Contribute to long-term asset support planning.Lead Defence IPS DeliverablesDevelop IPS-related Defence deliverables.Support ASDEFCON-aligned programs and activities.Develop technical publications, maintenance instructions, and support documentation.Ensure deliverables meet customer and contractual requirements.Support Reliability & Lifecycle PlanningLead investigations into equipment failures and degradation concerns.Support ongoing reliability and maintainability activities.Recommend improvements to maintenance and support strategies.Mentor and develop engineers within the sustainment team.What We're Looking ForRequired QualificationsDegree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.Australian Citizen able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.7+ years of relevant engineering experience.Strong understanding of maintenance and support of complex mechanical systems.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Demonstrated Experience In Several Of The Following AreasIntegrated Product Support (IPS)Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA)Reliability,



Availability & Maintainability (RAM)Supportability EngineeringSustainment EngineeringMaintenance EngineeringAsset Lifecycle ManagementFleet SustainmentProduct Support EngineeringSparing AnalysisRelevant IndustriesStrong candidates may come from:DefenceAerospaceAviationRailMarineTransportOil & GasUtilitiesManufacturingMiningHeavy IndustryWhat Success Looks LikeIn this role, you will be the person defining how equipment is supported throughout its lifecycle.You will determine:What maintenance needs to be performedHow frequently it should occurWhat spare parts should be provisionedWhat support documentation needs to be developedHow sustainment strategies should evolve as equipment agesSuccessful candidates combine strong technical expertise with the ability to collaborate effectiely with customers, suppliers, project teams, and senior stakeholders.Why Join World Fuel Government Solutions?
This is an opportunity to work on complex Defence programs while enjoying the benefits of a highly capable and growing engineering organization.Unlike larger Defence primes, our engineers enjoy:Significant ownership and visibilityDirect influence on engineering decisionsExposure across multiple engineering disciplinesClose customer engagementAccelerated career developmentBroad technical and commercial experienceYou'll help shape how critical Defence capability is maintained, supported, and sustained while developing expertise across supportability, reliability, maintenance, systems engineering, and lifecycle management.If you're looking for an opportunity where your work has a direct impact on operational capability and long-term Defence outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
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