Engineering Principal

Geodetica Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Engineering Principal

Geodetica Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Geodetica is a trusted partner in delivering complex outcomes, providing end-to-end program and project management, and engineering solutions. With a presence in the ACT, NSW, and WA, we support federal government, defence, and industry clients across Australia by providing practical, cost-effective solutions tailored to client needs.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Engineering Principal to support ADF capability acquisition and sustainment projects in Sydney and Canberra. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in either maritime acquisition or sustainment programs. The candidate will have experience in establishing engineering governance frameworks, building and maintaining an authorised engineering organisation and being delegated as a project or SPO Chief Engineer (or equivalent).

Qualifications & Experience

• Possess relevant qualifications in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Naval Architecture), with more than 15 years' experience within the Maritime engineering domain.
• Have received a formal delegation from DGENG-N, DENG-A or equivalent regulatory authority to undertake a role as a project's engineer.
• Have prior experience in a Defence acquisition or sustainment setting. Alternatively, experience within the wider defence Industry with equivalent delegated authorities for governance and assurance over military materiel.
• Have built and/or maintained or has experience working within an authorised engineering organisation and the underpinning plans and processes, while executing assurance activities over products either in-service or in delivery.
• Have a demonstrated history providing formal delegations to suitably qualified and experienced personnel under the relevant AEO.

Due to the nature of the work Geodetica is involved in, candidates are required to hold or have the ability to obtain a Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) Australian Government Security Clearance as a minimum and be eligible to access information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITARs).

At Geodetica, we highly value the skills and experience that military veterans bring to the workforce. Their dedication, problem-solving abilities, and ability to perform in complex environments align perfectly with our commitment to excellence. We strongly encourage veterans to apply.

Application Process

If you think a career at Geodetica is the right fit for you, please send us your resume, a brief cover letter (maximum one page) outlining your interest in and suitability for the role, and a link to your LinkedIn profile (if you have one) via the contact details below.

Application close on Friday 12 September 2025.

For any further inquiries and to submit your application, please contact the team at

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEngineering and Project Management

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