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Senior Integrated Product Support (IPS) EngineerDefence Sustainment, Supportability & Lifecycle EngineeringLocation: Melbourne, AustraliaWork Arrangement: Hybrid (Tuesday-Thursday in Office)Salary: AUD $130,000-$150,000 + 10% Annual BonusLead How Defence Capability Is Supported Throughout Its LifecycleWorld Fuel Government Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Integrated Product Support (IPS) Engineer to lead supportability, maintenance, reliability, provisioning, and sustainment engineering activities across complex Defence programs.This role is responsible for defining how Defence systems are maintained, supported, repaired, and sustained throughout their operational life.You will develop and lead the delivery of key IPS and ILS analyses and deliverables, including maintenance concepts, Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA), Logistic Support Analysis (LSA), Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM) activities, Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), provisioning strategies, technical publications, and lifecycle support solutions.This Is Not a Traditional Systems Engineering RoleThis is not a requirements management, architecture, software engineering, MBSE, verification, or integration-focused role.Candidates whose backgrounds are primarily focused on:Software EngineeringIT Systems EngineeringEnterprise ArchitectureMBSE-only environmentsVerification & ValidationRequirements Management without sustainment responsibilityGeneral Asset Management without IPS/ILS experienceare unlikely to be a fit.Who Will Be SuccessfulThis role is best suited to an experienced Defence IPS/ILS practitioner who has personally developed and delivered supportability analyses and engineering outputs supporting acquisition and sustainment programs.Strong candidates can demonstrate hands-on experience in several of the following:Integrated Product Support (IPS)Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)Logistic Support Analysis (LSA)Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA)Level of Repair Analysis (LORA)Reliability & Maintainability (R&M;)Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM)Supportability Requirements DevelopmentProvisioning and Sparing AnalysisTechnical PublicationsDefence Sustainment DeliverablesLifecycle Support PlanningFleet SustainmentKey ResponsibilitiesLead IPS & Supportability Engineering ActivitiesLead IPS activities across Defence programsDefine maintenance concepts and sustainment strategiesDevelop supportability frameworks and lifecycle support solutionsInfluence how Defence capability is sustained throughout its operational lifeDevelop Maintenance & Support ConceptsLead Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA)Establish maintenance levels and servicing requirementsDefine support requirements throughout the asset lifecycleDevelop maintenance strategies aligned to operational usage profilesLead Reliability & Supportability AnalysisDevelop Reliability & Maintainability plansConduct and support RAM activitiesSupport LSA and supportability assessmentsEvaluate failure modes and maintenance requirementsRecommend improvements to reliability and supportability performanceProvisioning & Lifecycle SupportDevelop Parts Provisioning ListsConduct sparing and provisioning analysisSupport sustainment forecasting and lifecycle planningDefine long-term support requirementsTechnical Documentation & Customer DeliverablesDevelop IPS and ILS deliverablesProduce maintenance documentation and technical publicationsSupport ASDEFCON-aligned acquisition and sustainment programsEnsure contractual deliverables are completed to customer requirementsCustomer & Stakeholder LeadershipWork directly with Defence customers and senior stakeholdersLead discussions involving competing technical, operational,



and sustainment prioritiesInfluence customer outcomes through technical credibility and stakeholder engagementProvide mentoring and technical leadership to junior engineersRequired QualificationsDegree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplineAustralian Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security ClearanceMinimum 7 years relevant experience, ideally 10+ yearsStrong understanding of complex mechanical systems and lifecycle supportExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsHighly Desired ExperienceAustralian Defence acquisition or sustainment programsASDEFCON environmentsDevelopment of LSA, MTA, LORA, RAM, and provisioning deliverablesDefence support contractsDefence technical publicationsCustomer-facing Defence engineering programsRelevant IndustriesWe welcome applications from professionals with experience in:DefenceAerospaceAviationRailMarineTransportOil & GasUtilitiesManufacturingMiningHeavy IndustryWhy Join World Fuel Government Solutions?
Unlike larger Defence primes, our engineers enjoy:Significant ownership and accountabilityDirect influence on engineering decisionsClose customer engagementExposure across acquisition and sustainment programsBroad technical and commercial experienceAccelerated career growthStrong support for professional developmentA team-oriented engineering cultureYour work will directly influence how Defence capability is maintained, supported, and sustained for years to come.
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World Fuel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd

📌 Senior Integrated Product Support (Ips) Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 World Fuel Services
📍 Melbourne