Contract:
12-month contract commencing January ****, with up to
3 x 12-month extension options
Location:
Russell, Canberra
Security Clearance:
NV1 security clearance required
Technical Focus:
Systems Engineering leadership,
MBSE, systems integration, interoperability, engineering governance, technical assurance and capability modernisation
Role
Join a high-profile Defence capability program supporting the delivery and modernisation of complex
Land Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare capabilities
. This is an opportunity for an experienced Systems Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership, strengthen engineering governance and assurance, and contribute to capability development, integration, acquisition and sustainment across a complex portfolio.
Your duties will include:
Provide
Systems Engineering leadership and technical direction
, coordinating engineering activities across complex capability programs.
Establish and coordinate
engineering governance, technical reviews and assurance activities
, ensuring quality and compliance with relevant Defence frameworks.
Review and assess
technical documentation, engineering artefacts and contractor deliverables
, identifying risks, issues and dependencies.
Support
systems integration, interoperability and system-of-systems engineering
, including capability architecture and technical integration activities.
Drive the application of
Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
and digital engineering practices across requirements, architecture, integration and lifecycle management.
Engage with senior Defence, Government, Industry and technical stakeholders, providing
strategic engineering advice, briefs, reports and recommendations
to support decision-making.
Skills and Experience we are looking for:




Demonstrated experience in
Systems Engineering leadership or management
within Defence, Government or a complex technical workplace.
Strong experience applying Systems Engineering principles across
capability development, acquisition, integration, sustainment and modernisation
.
Proven capability in
engineering governance, technical assurance, engineering risk management and technical review processes
.
Demonstrated experience with
MBSE, digital engineering, systems integration, interoperability and system-of-systems engineering
.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and communicate with
senior Defence, Government, Industry and technical stakeholders
.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in
Systems Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, IT or a related discipline
, with formal Systems Engineering/MBSE qualifications or Defence capability experience highly regarded.
Why Join Vertical Scope Group?
As a 100% Australian owned and operated consultancy with a DISP Level 3 membership, we've built a reputation as a
trusted, expert, and reputable
partner delivering impactful ICT and Cyber solutions to the nation's most important programs.
Multi-award winners including:
RCSA 'Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging'
RCSA 'Excellence in Client Services'
RCSA 'Excellence in Social Purpose'
What We Offer Our People:
Flexible work options (when available)
Birthday leave & generous Defence leave
Paid industry events & annual conference
Upskilling with RTO partners + budget for certifications
Additional super contributions
Fortnightly payroll
Access to diverse, secure, and exciting programs
Vertical Scope Group values diversity and encourages applications from veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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📌 Engineering Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Vertical Scope Group
📍 Canberra