Profectus is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support capability definition and risk reduction for a major communications and information systems program within an Australian Government agency.
You will prepare the capability documentation and engineering analysis needed to take the program through its first and second pass approvals.
The work covers drafting operational concept documents, developing concepts of employment, defining requirements and planning test and evaluation.Key ResponsibilitiesDraft and maintain Operational Concept Documents (OCD and OCD-Lite) and Concepts of Employment (CONEMP)Develop User Need Statements, Function and Performance Specifications and Test and Evaluation Master PlansPrepare project documentation for first and second pass approvals under the Capability Life CycleSupport capability definition and risk reduction activities, including option analysis and trade studiesConduct systems analysis and modelling of networks, communications systems, software and infrastructureEngage with senior stakeholders, scientists, technical specialists and industry to capture and validate requirementsMaintain requirements traceability across concept, specification and test documentsIdentify, assess and report engineering risks and issues to project leadershipWork within an agile project team,



including sprint planning and backlog refinementMentor and guide less experienced systems engineers in the teamRequired ExperienceMinimum eight years of systems engineering experienceTertiary qualifications in systems engineering or a related engineering disciplineDemonstrated experience drafting Operational Concept Documents and Concepts of EmploymentExperience preparing project documentation under the Capability Life Cycle (CLC)Sound understanding of ODCS processes and gate approvalsExperience working in an agile delivery teamDemonstrated ability to engage with APS, military and industry stakeholdersProject roles at Capability Manager level on pre-Gate 2 projectsSkills across communications engineering, risk management, test and evaluation, project management, MBSE or enterprise architectureKnowledge of open architectures for rapid integration of commercial technologyKnowledge of systems modelling, including software development, databases and infrastructureKnowledge of networking and communications systems, including satellite, RF, 5G, free space optical, MANET and network securityMilitary service or exposure to exercises and operations, including coalition activitiesINCOSE certification (ASEP, CSEP or ESEP) or CPEngSecurity Clearance RequirementsMust be an Australian CitizenMust have a current AGSVA Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) Security ClearanceWorking ArrangementsOnsiteWhy ProfectusProfectus partners with Australian Government agencies to deliver trusted ICT capability across complex delivery programs.
We take a long term, relationship driven approach, supporting our people across the full lifecycle of their engagement while contributing to outcomes of national importance.
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📌 Systems Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Profectus
📍 Canberra