About the Company
Our client is a large federal government organisation responsible for delivering nationally significant Defence and Army capability outcomes.
The organisation operates in a complex, highly regulated environment and works across engineering, digital integration, technical assurance, governance, and capability development.
Its focus is on ensuring current and future Land capabilities are effectively integrated across Army, Joint, and Coalition environments.
About the Role
Our federal government client is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer, Advanced Practitioner, to support the establishment of the Integrated Sensor Architecture National Office, known as ISANO.
The successful candidate will provide specialist systems engineering expertise to support the adoption and integration of the Integrated Sensor Architecture across Land domain tactical networks.
The role will contribute to the development of engineering, integration, assurance, governance, and compliance processes and will support a significant ISA prototyping activity.
Systems Engineering Planning – Develop and maintain the Stage 2 Systems Engineering Management Plan and Test and Evaluation Master Plan, including requirements, needs, and test plans for the prototyping activity
Test, Evaluation and Assurance – Plan and support requirements, design, test readiness, verification, validation, and operational test and evaluation activities for complex C4 capabilities
Technical Authority – Exercise delegated technical authority over the development and maintenance of the ISA prototyping activity and support the management of technical decisions
C4 Systems Integration – Apply systems engineering expertise to the integration of sensors, networks, software, computing, telecommunications, and data standards within complex military environments
Engineering Governance – Oversee engineering process alignment and governance in accordance with relevant Army, Defence, CASG, and internal engineering policies and frameworks
Technical Risk Management – Identify, assess, manage,



and elevate technical risks that may affect project deliverables, integration outcomes, or broader business objectives
Stakeholder Engagement – Engage with Defence, engineering, technical, and external stakeholders to understand technology solutions and help shape ISA strategic direction and outcomes
Reporting and Documentation – Prepare technical artefacts, written advice, presentations, fortnightly project status reports, and monthly project situation reports
Technical Advice and Leadership – Provide high-level systems engineering advice and technical support to ISANO and other areas of the Land Network Integration Centre as required.
Essential Requirements
Relevant postgraduate systems engineering qualifications and significant professional experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electronic Engineering, or the applicable alternative industry experience outlined in the position requirements
A relevant four-year engineering degree or higher postgraduate qualification in an engineering discipline such as Systems, Software, Computer, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering
Demonstrated systems engineering experience, preferably within a military C4 environment
Suitable skills, qualifications, and experience to hold and exercise delegated Design Authority
Experience contributing to complex system requirements, design, integration, test, evaluation, verification, and validation activities
Strong stakeholder engagement, leadership, written communication, technical reporting, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively within complex, multidisciplinary engineering and ICT teams
Highly Desirable
Chartered Engineer status with Engineers Australia or an equivalent professional engineering institution




More than 10 years of experience in the design, build, integration, test, verification, and validation of military C4I systems, networks, and associated software
Experience with safety-critical software or systems development processes and practices
Experience providing strategic and high-level advice to senior technical and executive stakeholders on engineering, design, assurance, and technical risk matters
Knowledge of computing, telecommunications, data storage systems, protocols, and standards
Experience performing similar duties within Defence, government, or complex industry environments
Knowledge of Defence Capability System processes, engineering governance, acquisition, sustainment, or Land Worthiness requirements
Project management experience covering planning, scheduling, risk management, governance, and reporting
Contract: 2 November **** to 30 June ****, with one potential 12-month extension option
Location: Symonston, ACT
Work Workplace: Full-time onsite is preferred.
Limited remote working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis
Security Requirements
To be eligible for this role, candidates must hold and maintain a minimum current NV1 Security Clearance from the commencement of the contract.
The successful candidate may also be required to obtain an NV2 Security Clearance during the engagement.
Candidates must be able to comply ITAR requirement.
What is on offer
Long-term contract through to 30 June ****
Potential 12-month extension option
Opportunity to support a nationally significant Army systems integration initiative
Work within a highly skilled, multidisciplinary engineering and technical environment
Opportunity to contribute to C4 systems integration, technical assurance, test and evaluation, and emerging sensor architecture capability
Competitive remuneration package
We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people living with disability.
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