Systems and Software Engineer

Systems and Software Engineer (ACT or VIC)

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Downer Professional Services provided pay range

This range is provided by Downer Professional Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$140,000.00/yr - A$170,000.00/yr

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering 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.

About the Project/Program

LAND 4140 BMS (previously LAND has been established within the Defence Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) to develop and deliver one of Army's highest priority projects.

What You'll Do

• Perform critical and complex engineering activities and providing advice in the field of software systems engineering for the project. Perform the systems/software engineer role in a complex and diverse technological environment (i.e. systems of systems, disparate networking environments, radio systems and electro-mechanical environments).
• Develop engineering plans and designs that are produced with, and consumed by, other engineering specialists. Work with systems architects and engineering management in the design and specification of software-related engineering artefacts.
• Support the Engineering Manager in development of engineering work packages that meet the needs of the scope of work and may include:
• Contribution to artefacts as part of the capability definition documentation and management plans, processes and procedures. Contribution to the system architecture and systems integration specifications, plans, procedures, reports and other technical material.
• Monitor and ensure that safety aspects of Defence materiel systems are considered and incorporated into software engineering activities.

What You'll Bring

The role is intended for a Systems Engineer with a Software background or a Software Engineer with a good foundation in Systems Engineering.

This role requires demonstrated experience in:

• Systems/Software Engineering with skills in planning, specification & design in multiple phases of a program, within CASG or similar acquisition environment.
• DevSecOps and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) experience, ideally within the MS Azure environment
• Analysis, design, review, and delivering high quality engineering documentation to support Government approvals and materiel delivery.
• Managing technical and integration risks. Ability to analyse, design, plan, execute, and evaluate work to time, cost and quality targets while assessing and evaluating risk.
• Applying testing and evaluation techniques across the system development life cycle.

Essential Experience and / or Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics/computers/communications/networking or similar) or an equivalent qualification that satisfies the requirements of the Washington Accord for recognition as a professional engineer.
• Understanding of Defence processes and structure, and of the One Defence Capability System (formerly the Capability Life Cycle).

Our work is highly complex and confidential; applicants must be Australian citizens with a minimum NV1 security clearance. Additionally, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may be necessary. In some cases, this may impose restrictions individuals who are dual citizens, permanent residency, or former nationality of specific countries as outlined in ITAR 126.1.

More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

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 is 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 .
• Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
• IndustriesDefense and Space Manufacturing, Business Consulting and Services, and Engineering Services

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