Unlocking Systemic Solutions

At MITRE, you'll embark on a transformative journey as a Systems Engineer in our Australian Security Accelerator Program. This immersive experience will challenge you to architect, analyze, and support the design of secure, integrated, and resilient capabilities for Australia's national security.

As part of this dynamic mission-driven environment, you'll contribute to systems engineering efforts focused on architecture design, mission assurance, digital engineering, and technology integration within the Australian context. You'll apply model-based systems engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools to help design and evaluate systems that support Australia's defence, intelligence, and whole-of-government security initiatives.

With structured mentorship from senior engineers in both Australia and the U.S., you'll deepen your understanding of allied engineering approaches and the broader MITRE ecosystem. Upon completion, you'll transition into a permanent systems engineering role at MITRE | Australia, with opportunities to lead, innovate, and contribute long-term to projects that matter deeply to Australia's national interest.

• Work on priority national security projects, contributing to systems engineering efforts focused on architecture design, mission assurance, digital engineering, and technology integration within the Australian context.
• Apply model-based systems engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools to help design and evaluate systems that support Australia's defence, intelligence, and whole-of-government security initiatives.
• Support sponsor engagement activities, collaborating with technical teams, program managers, and operational users to ensure solutions align with mission objectives and stakeholder needs.

• A Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Early to mid-career experience, welcoming recent graduates with strong academic foundations, as well as those with several years of professional experience in a relevant technical role.
• Working knowledge of systems engineering concepts, such as requirements analysis, architecture development, lifecycle planning, and system validation.
• Exposure to or familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques.
• Strong critical thinking and structured problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams and clearly convey technical ideas to varied audiences.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV2 security clearance.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

• Completion of an Honours, Master's, or PhD in a relevant technical discipline, or 5+ years of relevant post-Bachelor's professional experience in systems engineering or a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience supporting or leading MBSE, digital engineering, or architecture modelling efforts in government, defence, or critical infrastructure domains.
• Familiarity with Australian Defence capability frameworks and acquisition processes.
• Experience contributing to complex systems architecture, interface definition, requirements traceability, or system-of-systems design.
• Knowledge of the Australian national security environment.

As a valued member of the MITRE team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive compensation, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership.

MΙΤRE is a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. We operate R&D centers that create lasting impact in diverse fields, including cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. Our workplace reflects our values, offering a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the world.