Systems Engineer – Australian Security Accelerator Program

Three-month immersive systems engineering role in Canberra with MITRE's Australian Security Accelerator Program, leading to a permanent position focused on national security innovation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Participating in a three-month, cohort-based program addressing real engineering challenges for Australian government partners in defence, intelligence, and national resilience sectors.
• Working on priority national security projects, contributing to systems engineering efforts in architecture design, mission assurance, digital engineering, and technology integration.
• Applying model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and related approaches to design and evaluate systems supporting Australia's defence, intelligence, and whole-of-government security initiatives.
• Supporting sponsor engagement activities, collaborating with technical teams, program managers, and operational users to ensure alignment with mission objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Building systems engineering artifacts such as architecture models, interface definitions, requirements traceability matrices, risk assessments, and decision analysis products.
• Gaining practical exposure to systems engineering tools and frameworks, including SysML, MagicDraw/Cameo, and digital engineering environments.
• Learning how national security priorities drive capability development and technical delivery across Defence and Intelligence agencies.
• Collaborating with Australian-based and international teams, deepening understanding of allied engineering approaches and the MITRE ecosystem.
• Receiving structured mentorship from senior engineers in Australia and the U.S.
• Participating in a two-week immersion at MITRE's U.S. headquarters, gaining insight into MITRE's global impact and engineering culture.
• Transitioning into a permanent systems engineering role at MITRE | Australia upon program completion.

Candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7 or higher) in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Early to mid-career experience, including recent graduates with strong academic foundations or those with several years of relevant professional experience.
• Working knowledge of systems engineering concepts such as requirements analysis, architecture development, lifecycle planning, and system validation.
• Exposure to or familiarity with MBSE tools and techniques (e.g., SysML, Cameo/MagicDraw, or similar platforms).
• Strong critical thinking and structured problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV2 security clearance.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including for the two-week U.S. immersion.
• Ability to work a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site.

Preferred qualifications:

• Honours, Master's, or PhD in a relevant technical discipline, or 5+ years of relevant post-Bachelor's professional experience.
• Hands-on experience supporting or leading MBSE, digital engineering, or architecture modelling in government, defence, or critical infrastructure domains.
• Familiarity with Australian Defence capability frameworks and acquisition processes.
• Experience with complex systems architecture, interface definition, requirements traceability, or system-of-systems design.
• Knowledge of the Australian national security environment and allied collaboration (AUKUS, Five Eyes).
• Current NV1 or NV2 clearance, with eligibility for Positive Vetting (PV) clearance if required.
• Demonstrated ability to work across cross-sector teams in complex environments.

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Hybrid work environment (minimum 50% on-site).
• Structured mentorship and professional development.
• Two-week international immersion at MITRE's U.S. headquarters.
• Commitment to non-discrimination and workplace accessibility.
• Support for reasonable accommodation requests during the application process.

• Structured mentorship from senior engineers in Australia and the U.S.
• Hands-on experience with real-world national security projects.
• Exposure to advanced systems engineering tools and frameworks.
• Professional development opportunities and career growth support.

• Transition into a permanent systems engineering role at MITRE | Australia upon program completion.
• Opportunities to lead, innovate, and contribute long-term to high-impact national security projects.
• Integration into MITRE's international network and potential for advancement within the organization.