Senior Systems Engineer – Requirements Management
Canberra | NV2 Clearance Required | Long-term Contract Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer with strong requirements management expertise to support a complex, high-priority technology and systems engineering program within a secure Commonwealth environment.
This opportunity involves working across requirements engineering, systems design and cloud-based technology, contributing to the development of integrated capabilities that support critical operational systems.
The Opportunity
Working within a multidisciplinary technical environment, you will help define, manage and validate system requirements, ensuring they are accurately translated into practical engineering and design outcomes.
The role requires someone who can work confidently across technical stakeholders, system architectures and delivery teams, maintaining alignment between operational needs, engineering requirements and solution design.
Key Responsibilities
Lead requirements definition, analysis, documentation and ongoing management throughout the systems engineering lifecycle.
Support high-level and detailed system design, particularly within cloud-based environments.
Maintain requirements traceability and alignment with system architecture, design and integration activities.
Work with technical teams and stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve inconsistencies and support engineering decisions.
Apply relevant architecture,



interoperability and engineering standards to support system development and integration.
What We're Looking For
Substantial systems engineering experience, with demonstrated expertise in requirements management.
Practical experience supporting high-level and detailed design in cloud environments.
Familiarity with Defence architectures, interoperability standards and complex integrated systems.
Robust analytical, technical documentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience applying structured systems engineering methodologies, tools and techniques.
Highly Desirable
Experience delivering ICT or engineering capabilities within Defence or other complex government environments.
An accredited engineering degree or equivalent systems engineering qualification.
Experience with systems modelling, analysis, integration and simulation.
Familiarity with Defence capability delivery, acquisition or sustainment processes, particularly within CASG.
Understanding of Agile or Scrum delivery methodologies.
Security Clearance
Applicants must hold a current
AGSVA NV2 security clearance
as a minimum.
Positive Vetting (PV) is highly desirable.
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.
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📌 Senior Systems Engineer – Requirements Management (Canberra)
🏢 Paxus Australia
📍 Canberra