Digital Integration Subject Matter Expert – Defence Land Combat & Autonomy

Rate Guide: $140–$165 per hour (inclusive of superannuation, excluding GST)

Location: Symonston, Canberra ACT

Duration: 11 January 2027 – 31 December 2028

Extensions: 2 × 12-month options (potential engagement until December 2030)

Start Date: 11 January 2027

Maximum Hours: 40 hours per week, up to 220 working days per financial year

Security Clearance: Active NV1 minimum (potential requirement to upgrade to NV2)

Working Arrangements: Full-time onsite in Symonston, ACT. Interstate and international travel may be required.

Experience Level: Level 3 – Advanced Practitioner

Overview

Babylon Data is seeking an experienced Digital Integration Subject Matter Expert to support a major Australian Defence capability integration program.

This is a senior technical advisory opportunity focused on the integration of complex military platforms, communications networks, command and control systems, and emerging autonomous capabilities within the Australian Army's Land Combat System.

The successful candidate will provide specialist systems engineering and digital integration advice, supporting the development of interoperable capabilities across Land, Joint and Coalition Defence environments.

Working alongside an established multidisciplinary technical team, you will contribute to capability integration strategies, technical assessments, system-of-systems design and Defence capability development activities.

The position requires substantial technical expertise, an understanding of Defence capability acquisition processes and the ability to engage effectively with senior Defence stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide specialist technical advice on digital integration and interoperability across Defence Land capability programs.
- Assess systems architectures, integration requirements, technical designs and capability development documentation.
- Develop detailed technical implementation designs, integration proposals and supporting technical documentation.
- Identify integration requirements, technical risks, dependencies and opportunities across complex military systems.
- Review capability definition documentation, design proposals, test and evaluation plans, and sustainment considerations.
- Support integration of existing and emerging technologies, including autonomous systems and network-enabled military capabilities.
- Advise on system-of-systems integration, tactical networking,



command and control systems, and information exchange requirements.
- Facilitate technical workshops, stakeholder engagement activities and integration planning forums.
- Contribute to Defence digital integration governance, technical standards and knowledge management.
- Investigate emerging technologies and recommend innovative approaches to future Defence capability integration.
- Collaborate with engineering, acquisition, operational and technical stakeholders across Defence programs.

Essential Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate

1. Defence Capability Experience

- Demonstrated knowledge of Australian Defence capability development and acquisition processes.
- Practical experience applying technical expertise to the definition, design, integration, delivery, testing, evaluation or sustainment of military capabilities.
- Experience assessing complex technical requirements and providing defensible recommendations to Defence stakeholders.

2. Technical Qualifications and Experience

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Information Technology, Science or a related discipline, and/or equivalent demonstrated specialist experience.

Candidates must possess expertise in one or more of the following technical disciplines:

- Network Engineering: Design, implementation and assessment of tactical or enterprise networked systems.
- Military C4 Systems: Implementation, configuration, assessment or enhancement of military command, control, communications and computing systems.
- Tactical Data Links: Experience with military tactical data link protocols, formats and integration.
- Enterprise Architecture: Design, implementation or assessment of Defence-accredited systems.
- Distributed Systems: Architecture, design, implementation or assessment of distributed computing environments.
- Tactical Communications: Radio frequency systems, tactical networking bearers, waveform design and integration.
- Strategic Communications: SATCOM, MUOS and associated communications infrastructure and integration.
- Software Engineering: Design, development,



technical assessment or integration of complex software systems.
- Autonomous Systems: Integration of autonomous military platforms, associated software and supporting hardware.
- Military Fires Systems: Experience with Australian military fires capabilities and their integration into broader command and control environments.

3. Stakeholder Engagement

- Strong analytical, technical documentation and communication skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to engineering teams, capability managers and senior stakeholders.
- Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary technical environments.

4. Security and Eligibility

- Currently hold an active Australian Government NV1 security clearance or higher.
- Ability to maintain the required clearance throughout the engagement and undergo an upgrade to NV2 if required.
- Ability to comply with applicable International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
- Ability to work full-time onsite in Symonston, ACT.

Highly Desirable Experience The following experience will be viewed favourably:

- Previous work within Australian Army Headquarters, Land Capability Division or related Defence capability organisations.
- Familiarity with the Australian Army's Land Combat System or Land Integration Framework.
- Experience integrating military C4ISR systems and associated subsystems.
- Knowledge of interoperability requirements across Australian Defence, allied and coalition environments.
- Experience with Defence Land capability programs, particularly combat systems, communications, autonomous platforms or military networking.
- Understanding of systems engineering methodologies, verification and validation, technical assurance and risk management.
- Experience managing technical workshops, integration forums and cross-program stakeholder engagement.
- Experience delivering technical advisory services within Defence acquisition, capability development or sustainment programs.

Additional Information

This is a long-term contracting prospect supporting a significant Defence capability integration program.

The successful candidate will be subject to a three-month probationary period and must complete required role-specific training during that period.

The position is based onsite in Symonston, Canberra, with Defence-provided facilities and equipment.

Domestic and international travel may be required to support exercises, trials, integration activities and stakeholder engagement.

📌 Digital Integration Subject Matter Expert (Canberra)
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