Job Description
Contract Chance | NV1 Clearance Required n
Paxus is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support a complex, high-priority technology capability program within a secure Commonwealth Government environment.
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This is an opportunity to contribute to a significant system-of-systems initiative, working across requirements engineering, systems architecture, cloud and hybrid infrastructure design, and technical preparation for future capability delivery.
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The program is moving from capability definition into acquisition and delivery preparation, providing an opportunity to help shape the technical foundations of a complex operational environment.
THE OPPORTUNITY n
Working alongside engineering, architecture and capability delivery teams, you'll support the development of system requirements, technical designs and engineering documentation needed to progress the program towards implementation.
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The role requires someone who understands the systems engineering lifecycle and can translate complex operational requirements into clear, traceable technical specifications and practical design outcomes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES n
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Undertake system and subsystem requirements analysis, decomposition and traceability.
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Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including Functional and Performance Specifications (FPS), System and Subsystem Design Descriptions (SSDDs), high-level designs and detailed designs.
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Support systems architecture development, interface definition and integration planning.
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Contribute to technical design activities across cloud and hybrid-hosted environments.
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Maintain alignment between operational requirements, system specifications and verification and validation activities.
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Support technical procurement documentation, including Statements of Requirement and Statements of Work.
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Participate in technical reviews, architecture assessments and engineering assurance activities.
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Work with technical teams and stakeholders to resolve requirements, design and integration challenges.
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WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR n
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Strong systems engineering experience, particularly in requirements development, management and technical documentation.
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Demonstrated experience undertaking requirements analysis and system design within cloud or hybrid environments.
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Experience developing system specifications, engineering artefacts and requirements traceability documentation.
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Sound understanding of systems engineering methodologies, technical design processes and verification and validation.
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Familiarity with complex systems architectures, interoperability requirements and engineering governance.
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Strong analytical, technical writing and stakeholder engagement skills.
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HIGHLY DESIRABLE n
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Experience with complex operational, intelligence or mission-support systems.
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Experience using DOORS, DOORS Next (DNG) or similar requirements management tools.
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Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and modelling tools.
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An accredited Australian engineering degree or equivalent systems engineering qualification.
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Experience supporting complex Commonwealth capability development, acquisition or sustainment programs.
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SECURITY CLEARANCE n
Applicants must hold a current AGSVA NV1 security clearance as a minimum. NV2 clearance is highly desirable.
INTERESTED? n
If you're an experienced Systems Engineer who enjoys working across complex requirements, technical design and systems integration, we'd welcome your application.
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Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
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📌 Senior Systems Engineer - Requirements & Design (Canberra)
🏢 Paxus
📍 Canberra