- 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.

Position ID: 6351

SPO: LCSS SPO

Project: CDT

Location: ACT or VIC

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 current 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 Defence 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 Defence 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 Defence, industry and operational stakeholders to coordinate technical activities and support capability transition into service.

Appointment to this position requires the individual achieve and maintain Technical Proficiency (TP) Level 4, as assessed by the LC4S Branch Principal Engineer (PENG), to exercise the Technical Authority (TA) delegated to the role.

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:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications or relevant industry and/or domain work experience of more than 12 years, and
- Ability to obtain and hold a Defence 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

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