Systems Engineering Professionals

3 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Downer Professional Services Full time
Overview

Join our Downer Professional Services team and express your interest in future opportunities with us. We are seeking to engage skilled professionals with Defence or Defence industry experience to join our permanent workforce and support complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia's future.

Downer Professional Services is comprised of two business units, our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice and Team Downer, a major service partner to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for our clients in Defence and National Security.

We're currently recruiting, across Canberra, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne with experience aligned with the roles below:

  • Systems Integration Engineering
  • Requirements Engineering
  • Systems Administration
  • Communication Engineers
  • Systems Safety Engineers
What You'll Bring
  • Previous experience ideally within the Defence or consulting services industries.
  • Proven experience working in Land, Communications, Navy, Space or other Defence sectors
  • Experience with Validation and Verification (V&V), Test and Evaluation (T&E), System Design, Safety Engineering and/or systems concepts and specifications
  • Strong engineering experience in a hands-on role as well as ability to consult and lead projects
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and stakeholder management
  • Qualified/certified Engineer or holding an equivalent engineering qualification

Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services, we're not just a workplace - we're a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country's only sovereign prime, we're committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia's interests.

What it means to belong at Downer Professional Services
  • Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
  • Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
  • Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer.
  • Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to inclusion and belonging. We welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those traditionally underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to help you put your best foot forward.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing

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