Added - 07/08/25 Systems Engineer Defence Engineering and Technical Services Australian Capital

SYPAQ is an industry leader in C4ISREW and autonomous systems integration, product development, and consulting services, with established engineering and IT teams across projects in Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, and Brisbane. Our rich history of partnering with the Australian Defence, National Security community as well as major Federal Government departments continues to deliver a true sovereign industrial capability through advanced engineering and IT services and solutions.

Due to an increased demand within our business, SYPAQ are seeking a Systems Engineer with Defence experience for a long-term opportunity with a Defence client. This can be a perm role with SYPAQ or a long-term contract. The role is based at Fairbairn Defence Establishment Canberra.

• Detailed planning of scope and schedule for each LOE, inclusive of any synchronisation between LOEs, integration and convergence of these LOEs with major projects.
• Develop the minimum artefacts necessary to describe need, requirements, risk management, project execution and governance, sustainment planning, Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC) integration and Introduction-Into-Service (IIS).
• Internal reports and returns, and/or decision-making artefacts.
• Manage the planning and delivery of the Program: conduct program planning activities, to produce an executable plan of synchronised projects that details the approval, acquisition, delivery and introduction-into-service phases.
• Contribute to concept and scope development for projects.
• Develop and achieve a balance between adequate rigour and accelerated project delivery.
• Coordinate liaison with Program stakeholders, incl but not limited to approval authorities, finance organisations, delivery groups.
• Provide reports and returns to A68, for Director C4I and/or higher audiences, including but not limited to status reporting and recommendations for improvements to the Program.
• Develop and progress Program capability development activities. Contribute to concept development for each project, incl but not limited to advising on technical options and opportunities for reduction in cost of ownership.
• Produce Program artefacts for approval and execution, IOT support each project phase – ie, planning, approvals, acquisition, delivery, and introduction into service.
• Represent Program/projects in relevant engineering fora with delivery groups and other stakeholders.
• Liaise with delivery group engineering authorities during IIS planning and execution, to ensure system change approvals, logistics support etc.

Systems Engineering qualifications, or qualifications within a relevant field, with a minimum of five years' experience supporting Defence projects. Demonstrated ability to engage with Defence stakeholders including ADF, APS and contractors.

The successful applicant must be an Australian Citizen with an existing NV2 Security Clearance.

If the opportunity is of interest, please APPLY or contact Ajita Mishra on 0487839703 or amishra@sypaq.com.au for further information. Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

ACT License: ACTLHL00001973
QLD License: LHL02458-W2B3Z
VIC License: VICLHL03075

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