Location - VIC Australian Citizens with NV1 Clearance Length of Contract: 9 months The role closes on 17/06/2026 Reference Number: 1114397 Deliverables / Key Responsibilities Perform critical and complex engineering activities and provide advice in the field of systems engineering under broad direction. Accountable for exercising assigned engineering authorities and any Technical Regulatory Authority delegations. Apply engineering knowledge and experience to identify risks and uncertainties and take these into account in planning, decision making and priority setting. Demonstrate systems engineering knowledge and provide advice and recommendations on the development of advancements to established engineering principles, techniques, methods and regulations. Build and sustain positive relationships with team members, actively participate in teamwork and motivate and mentor developing engineers. Tailor communication style and language to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Assess technical and design packages including scoping, planning, reviewing, provide recommendations and contribute to the implementation of actions. Evaluate that the delivered materiel meets the endorsed requirements and legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks, provide recommendations and contribute to the implementation of actions. Monitor and ensure safety aspects of Defence materiel systems are considered and incorporated into systems engineering activities. Manage workflows, resources, prepare work area and team plans detailing measurable milestones and expected outcomes. Experience/Skills Sought: Strong knowledge of military deployable data and voice communication systems. Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering principles and processes Experience in development of Technical Certification Reports and packages for Capability Manager signature. An understanding and experience of the Capability Life Cycle (CLC). A clear understanding of Configuration Management Experience with developing plans for engineering activities Experience with developing and managing Engineering Changes Experience managing supplier engineering deliverables to enable technical certification and design acceptance of the system to be achieved. Experience managing external suppliers and stakeholders. Experience reporting to senior stakeholders (Director level and above). Experience in develop technical documentation and reports. At least 8 years' experience delivering engineering outcomes in a defence environment. Experience with software defined radios, and waveforms. Development of Safety Case Reports and conduct of System Safety Working Groups. Previous experience using OpenText. Previous experience in carrying out engineering investigations of defective product. Provide guidance and coaching to less experienced engineers. Chartered Professional Engineer (Engineers Australia) who is on the National Engineering Register. Bachelor of Engineering (Communications, Electrical, Electronics, 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. Additional Criteria: DSS - 2.1 Systems and Software Engineering - Systems Engineering - L3 SFIA Skill Code - Systems and software lifecycle engineering SLEN - L4 Please contact Team.australia@ariszincgroup.com.au or simply click apply to submit your application "We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations Australians, Australian Defence Force and First Responder veterans, women in STEM, and people of all abilities, including those registered with the NDIS." ARIS ZINC GROUP offers an end-to-end service approach with unique combination of expertise in recruiting, IT consulting and payroll services in the Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane markets. We champion people first, empowering them to take charge of their own aspirations and professional futures. ARIS ZINC GROUP encourages diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people living with a disability.
