Job Title - Systems Engineer
Job Id 1264569

- Security Clearance: NV1 Clearance
- Length of Contract: 7 months
- The role closes on 03/11/2026
- Location: ACT

Qualifications (mandatory):

- Relevant tertiary qualifications and relevant industry and/or domain work experience.
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Computer Science or similar) from an Australian institution, or a qualification gained elsewhere, that satisfies the requirements of the Washington Accord for recognition as a Professional Engineer.

About the Role:
The Systems Engineer will work within the CDT’s TCN Core Team, focussed on the introduction into service of new TCN waveforms, enhancements to the Type One vehicle mounted and soldier mounted Single Channel Radio Ancillaries and delivery of the Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) Type Three Tactical Edge Radio (TER).
The Systems Engineer will be part of a small team working to the TCN Core Team Engineering Manager.
They will exercise sound decision-making and judgement to support the acquisition, verification, technical certification and delivery of LC4CS TCN related materiel.
The Systems Engineer will work closely with other LC4S Branch Land 4140 teams, the VCDF DC4ISREW Development Team, the Army’s LC4ISREW Delivery Team and the Land Network Integration Centre (LNIC).
Experience in TCN, including networks and integration, is desirable.
Specific Duty Statement/Job Criteria:

- Develop and maintain engineering plans, specifications, requirements, verification documentation and technical reports supporting LC4 capability acquisition and delivery.
- Support acquisition activities through development, review and assurance of technical requirements, Statements of Work and ASDEFCON artefacts.
- Apply engineering governance frameworks, policies and standards to ensure compliant and auditable engineering outcomes.
- Analyse operational and technical requirements, evaluate solution options and develop recommendations supporting informed capability decisions.
- Support systems integration, verification, validation and technical certification activities to assure capability performance and acceptance.
- Represent the Commonwealth during contractor testing activities, assessing evidence and validating achievement of requirements.
- Manage engineering risks,



configuration baselines and change activities to maintain technical integrity throughout the capability lifecycle.
- Provide authoritative engineering advice and recommendations on complex communications, network integration and capability delivery matters.
- Engage, industry and operational stakeholders to coordinate technical activities and support capability transition into service.

Refer to the following details regarding the requirements for each of these levels:
TP Level Four (4): Systems Engineer with an accredited or recognised four-year engineering degree and has completed a minimum of three years engineering work experience after completing the degree, e.g.
Electrical, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Computer Science or similar.
Experience Skills Sought:
The following requirements of this position are considered fundamental to the position:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications or relevant industry and/or domain work experience of more than 12 years, and
- Ability to obtain and hold a Technical Authority Level (of a least Level 4).
- Experience with the Land Technical Regulatory Framework and the Land System Safety Manual.
- Experience with verification programs, including Acceptance Test and Evaluation (AT&E;).
- Experience in the production of Functional Performance Specifications or Detailed Statement of Requirements.

The following requirements are desirable:

- Experience with TCN systems and networks, including TCN Waveforms.
- Experience with ASDEFCON Complex Material procurements, including development of content for the Statement of Work and Description of Requirement, and participation in detailed tender evaluations.
- Knowledge of the ADF Land C4 workplace, including Army’s planning and use of TCN.

Knowledge of security principles for deployable communications networks.

- Experience in working with Industry.

The ideal background for this position is a member with the following:





- Ability to absorb and solve complex problems and manage issues to support delivery of capability, including complex understanding of the technical and operational factors.
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate highly effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience working in a complex stakeholder system,
- Ability to build appropriate and effective relationships.
- Evaluates and ensures that the capability solutions address with legislation, policy and regulatory frameworks.
- Ability to analyse, develop and implement work plans to support delivery of outcomes, understanding critical success factors and recommend changes.

Preferable Experience: The preferred applicant will have:

- And/or Delivery Group (DDG) experience.
- Capability System experience in, and knowledge of, the Development and Acquisition phases including program gate review processes.
- Previous experience with Land based Acquisition Projects.

SFIA Skills Sought:
The planning, implementation and control of activities to integrate/build components, subsystems and interfaces to create operational systems, products or services for delivery to customers, or for internal or interim purposes such as testing. The development of organisational capabilities for systems integration and build including automation and continuous integration.

SINT Level 4:
Provides technical expertise to enable the configuration of software, other system components and equipment for systems testing. Collaborates with technical teams to develop and agree system integration plans and report on progress. Defines complex/new integration builds. Ensures that integration test environments are correctly configured. Designs, performs and reports results of tests of the integration build. Identifies and documents system integration components for recording in the configuration management system. Recommends and implements improvements to processes and tools.
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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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