Summary
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A Systems Engineering Manager is sought for a complex defence capability program. The role provides technical direction across systems engineering activities, strengthens governance and assurance, and contributes to integration, capability development, acquisition, and sustainment of sophisticated command-and-control and intelligence-related systems.
Highlights
A senior technical leadership opportunity supporting complex defence capability development and modernisation. The role offers responsibility for engineering governance, assurance, integration, acquisition, and sustainment across a significant portfolio.
Description
Systems Engineer Manager – NV1
Contract: 12-month contract commencing January 2027, with up to 3 x 12-month extension optionsLocation: Russell, CanberraSecurity Clearance: NV1 security clearance requiredTechnical Focus: Systems Engineering leadership, MBSE, systems integration, interoperability, engineering governance, technical assurance and capability modernisation
Role
Join a high-profile Defence capability program supporting the delivery and modernisation of complex Land Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare capabilities.
This is an opportunity for an experienced Systems Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership, strengthen engineering governance and assurance, and contribute to capability development, integration, acquisition and sustainment across a complex portfolio.
Your duties will include:
Provide Systems Engineering leadership and technical direction, coordinating engineering activities across complex capability programs.Establish and coordinate engineering governance, technical reviews and assurance activities, ensuring quality and compliance with relevant Defence frameworks.Review and assess technical documentation, engineering artefacts and contractor deliverables, identifying risks, issues and dependencies.Support systems integration, interoperability and system-of-systems engineering, including capability architecture and technical integration activities.Drive the application of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering practices across requirements, architecture, integration and lifecycle management.Engage with senior Defence, Government, Industry and technical stakeholders, providing strategic engineering advice, briefs, reports and recommendations to support decision-making.Skills and Experience we are looking for:
Demonstrated experience in Systems Engineering leadership or management within Defence, Government or a complex technical environment.Strong experience applying Systems Engineering principles across capability development, acquisition, integration, sustainment and modernisation.Proven capability in engineering governance, technical assurance, engineering risk management and technical review processes.Demonstrated experience with MBSE, digital engineering, systems integration, interoperability and system-of-systems engineering.Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and communicate with senior Defence, Government, Industry and technical stakeholders.Relevant tertiary qualifications in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, IT or a related discipline, with formal Systems Engineering/MBSE qualifications or Defence capability experience highly regarded.
Why Join Vertical Scope Group?
As a 100% Australian owned and operated consultancy with a DISP Level 3 membership, we’ve built a reputation as a trusted, expert, and reputable partner delivering impactful ICT and Cyber solutions to the nation’s most important programs.
Multi-award winners including:
RCSA 'Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging'RCSA ‘Excellence in Client Services’Prime Minister’s Veteran Employment AwardsRCSA ‘Excellence in Social Purpose’
What We Offer Our People:
Flexible work options (when available)Birthday leave & generous Defence leavePaid industry events & annual conferenceUpskilling with RTO partners + budget for certificationsAdditional super contributionsFortnightly payrollAccess to diverse, secure, and exciting programs
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