Job Title - ADS Capability Analysis Engineer

Job Id 1257333

- Security Clearance: Minimum NV1 (NV2 preferred)
- Length of Contract: 8 months
- The role closes on 16/10/2026
- Location: Canberra, ACT

Role Description:

Drive Capability Analysis and Technical Decision-Making for a Critical Program

As the Capability Analysis Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of a major capability. Working within a client-facing environment and collaborating with stakeholders, capability sponsors, delivery agencies, industry partners, OEMs and international stakeholders, you will contribute to the analysis, assessment and evaluation of complex capability solutions that support operational effectiveness and acquisition decision-making.

The position is responsible for conducting capability assessments, technical evaluations, operational analysis and trade studies to support capability planning, requirements development and acquisition activities. You will work closely with stakeholders to assess system performance, evaluate operational concepts and provide evidence-based recommendations that inform future capability outcomes.

The role also provides specialist support through system performance analysis, interoperability assessments, technical studies, architecture evaluation and operational effectiveness assessments across a range of threat environments and operational scenarios. This role requires a highly analytical and technically capable professional with strong stakeholder engagement skills, experience working within capability programs and the ability to translate complex technical information into meaningful insights that support project delivery and Government decision-making.

Day to Day Tasks include:

- Conduct capability assessments against operational requirements and mission objectives.
- Evaluate launcher, missile, radar and command and control system performance.




- Undertake trade studies, option analysis and technical assessments to support acquisition activities.
- Assess operational effectiveness across threat environments and operational scenarios.
- Support development of capability requirements, FPSs and Operational Concept Documents (OCDs).
- Contribute to systems integration, architecture development and interoperability assessments.
- Identify capability risks, constraints and opportunities, and provide recommendations.
- Develop technical reports, briefings and decision-support artefacts.
- Engage with industry, OEM and international stakeholders to support capability development and project approvals.
- stakeholder

Essential Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Systems Engineering, Operational Analysis or a related discipline.
- Experience in Capability Analysis, Systems Engineering, Operational Analysis or Capability Development.
- Experience conducting technical assessments, trade studies and capability evaluations.
- Knowledge of capability development, acquisition and systems integration principles.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience developing technical reports, briefings and decision-support documentation.
- Minimum Active NV1 Security Clearance (NV2 preferred).

Desirable Requirements:

- Knowledge of radar, missile, launcher or command and control systems.
- Experience with Joint Fires, Battle Management Systems or tactical data links.
- Experience supporting acquisition,



capability approval or major capability programs.

SFIA Skills Sought:

The elicitation, analysis, specification and validation of requirements and constraints to a level that enables effective development and operations of recent or changed software, systems, processes, products and services. The management of requirements throughout the whole of the delivery and operational life cycle of the software, system, processes, products or services. The negotiation of trade-offs that are both acceptable to key stakeholders and within budgetary, technical, regulatory, and other constraints.

The adoption and adaptation of requirements management lifecycle models based on the context of the work and selecting appropriately from plan-driven/predictive approaches or more adaptive (iterative and agile) approaches.

REQM Level 5:

Plans and drives scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation activities for large, complex initiatives. Selects, adopts and adapts appropriate requirements definition and management methods, tools and techniques selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches. Obtains input from, and formal agreement to, requirements from a diverse range of stakeholders.

Negotiates with stakeholders to manage competing priorities and conflicts. Establishes requirements baselines. Ensures changes to requirements are investigated and managed. Contributes to the development of organisational methods and standards.

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"We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations Australians, Australian Defence Force and First Responder veterans, women in STEM, and people of all abilities, including those registered with the NDIS."

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