- $99,733 - $112,431 + 10% BDCP + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Canberra - ACT, Sydney CBD - NSW

The Role
You will be part of a dynamic team overseeing the design, development, installation and testing of Maritime Integrated Warfare Systems (MIWS). This may include the conduct or observation of testing activities in manufacturing plants, at the waterfront or out at sea. You will support SEA1200, an accelerated capability delivery of novel autonomous maritime systems. You will report to an EL 1 Engineering Manager.

Some of your key duties may include:

- Review, analysis and interpretation; undertaking assessments, technical investigations, design and development, verification and validation and testing in support of mandated system review activities across the Capability Life Cycle.
- Ensure operational, cyber and security, safety, and environmental aspects of the mission system are incorporated into the system design.
- Ensure establishment of capability baselines and conducting assurance activities for a wide range of maritime capabilities.
- Management of materiel risk.
- Preparation of technical plans and technical risk assessments, using tools such as TRMS.

This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.

About our Team




MIWS Branch under Major Surface Combatants and Combat Systems Division is an exciting and complex environment to work in, offering a rewarding career in one of the most dynamic organisations within NSSG. We work across both Acquisition and Sustainment environments to develop and deliver products into new shipbuilding programs and to provide updated/upgraded products to the existing RAN fleet, giving staff exposure to a wide variety of high profile maritime projects.

Our Ideal Candidate
MIWS are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated candidate with strong technical knowledge and engineering mindset to join our Branch. We pride ourselves in a positive, collaborative and supportive culture. For us it’s all about teamwork and we want people who want to be a part of the culture we’ve created. Our ideal candidate will enjoy working in a agile workplace across a wide technical domain.

The candidate will be able to create and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. MIWS is seeking a candidate who demonstrates integrity, professionalism, self-motivation, positive attitude towards challenges, and persistence in achieving outcomes. The candidate will be able to work under pressure with great resilience, remain focused on tasks and possess strong attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

- Mature judgement, professionalism and high level interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated engineering experience within a team.
- An ability to meet deadlines, structure and prioritise workloads.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- An ability to adapt and excel in uncertain environments.

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📌 APS 6 - Systems Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Department Of Defence
📍 Sydney