Profectus is seeking a Capability Systems Engineer to support early-stage capability definition for a major communications and information systems program within an Australian Government agency. You will draft the operational concept and requirements documents that define what the program needs, then take it through its first and second pass approvals. The role is concept, requirements and test planning work. It is not an infrastructure or IT administration role.
Key Responsibilities
Draft 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 Plans
Prepare first and second pass approval documentation under the Capability Life Cycle
Lead option analysis, trade studies and risk reduction activities
Analyse and model networks, communications systems, software and supporting infrastructure
Capture and validate requirements with senior stakeholders, scientists, technical specialists and industry
Maintain requirements traceability from concept through specification to test
Identify, assess and report engineering risks to project leadership
Work within an agile project team, including sprint planning and backlog refinement
Mentor and guide less experienced systems engineers
Required Experience
Minimum eight years of systems engineering experience
Tertiary qualifications in systems engineering or a related engineering discipline




Demonstrated experience writing Operational Concept Documents and Concepts of Employment
Experience preparing project documentation under the Capability Life Cycle (CLC)
Sound understanding of ODCS processes and gate approvals
Experience working in an agile delivery team
Demonstrated ability to engage with APS, military and industry stakeholders
Project roles at Capability Manager level on pre-Gate 2 projects
Skills across communications engineering, risk management, test and evaluation, project management, MBSE or enterprise architecture
Knowledge of open architectures for rapid integration of commercial technology
Knowledge of systems modelling, including software development, databases and infrastructure
Knowledge of networking and communications systems, including satellite, RF, 5G, free space optical, MANET and network security
Military service or exposure to exercises and operations, including coalition activities
INCOSE certification (ASEP, CSEP or ESEP) or CPEng
Security Clearance Requirements
Must be an Australian Citizen
Must have a current AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance (or higher)
Working Arrangements
Onsite
Why Profectus
Profectus 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.

📌 Systems Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Profectus
📍 Canberra