1 x Defence Capability Analysis Engineer:

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Capability Analysis Engineer to support a major Defence program. You will conduct capability assessments, technical evaluations and operational analysis to support capability development, acquisition decisions and operational effectiveness.

Location: Canberra | Onsite, Monday–Friday (40 hours/week)

Security Clearance: Active NV1 Required

Initial contract: 18 Oct 2026 - 30 Jun 2027

Key Responsibilities:

- Analyse air defence capabilities, system architectures and operational requirements.
- Evaluate missile, launcher, radar and command and control system performance.
- Conduct trade studies, technical assessments and capability gap analysis.
- Assess operational effectiveness, system integration and interoperability.
- Support development of capability requirements, FPSs and Operational Concept Documents (OCDs).
- Identify technical risks and provide evidence-based recommendations.
- Prepare technical reports, briefings and decision-support documentation.
- Collaborate with Defence stakeholders, industry partners and OEMs.

About You:

- Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operational Analysis or related discipline.
- Experience in Defence Capability Analysis, Systems Engineering or Operational Analysis.
- Robust technical assessment, trade study and analytical skills.
- Understanding of Defence capability development, acquisition and systems integration.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Active NV1 Security Clearance minimum (NV2 preferred).

Desirable:

- Experience with Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD).
- Knowledge of radar, missile, launcher or command and control systems.
- Experience with Joint Fires, Battle Management Systems or tactical data links.

1 x Defence Modelling & Simulation Engineer: Location: Canberra | Onsite, Monday–Friday (40 hours/week)

Security Clearance: Active NV2 Required

Initial contract:



18 Oct 2026 - 30 Jun 2027

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Modelling & Simulation Engineer to support a major Defence capability program. You will undertake modelling, simulation, operational analysis and capability assessments to evaluate system performance, support capability development and inform Defence acquisition decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain modelling and simulation requirements, scenarios and environments.
- Conduct operational, threat and engagement simulations to assess capability effectiveness.
- Evaluate system performance across sensors, communications, command and control and mission systems.
- Perform capability assessments, trade studies and comparative technical analysis.
- Support requirements development, verification and validation, including Functional Performance Specifications (FPS).
- Assess system integration, interoperability, operational risks and capability gaps.
- Analyse simulation results and provide evidence-based recommendations.
- Prepare technical reports and present findings to Defence stakeholders.

Essential Requirements:

- Active NV2 Security Clearance.
- Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in Modelling & Simulation, Operational Analysis, Systems Engineering or Defence Capability Development.
- Strong analytical, simulation and technical assessment skills.
- Experience conducting trade studies, performance evaluations and capability assessments.
- Understanding of systems engineering, requirements development and verification and validation.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, technical reporting and communication skills.

Desirable:

- Experience in Defence acquisition, capability development or force design.
- Experience in operational modelling, simulation or wargaming.
- Knowledge of complex Defence systems and operational environments.

How to apply: Please submit your resume through SEEK.

📌 1 X Capability Analysis Engineer and 1 x Modelling Simulation Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 SWU Consultation
📍 Canberra