Principal Consultant

QinetiQ employs more than 8000 people in 51 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.

QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.

We are currently recruiting a Digital Subject Matter Expert to join our business. This role is based in Canberra, ACT.

As a Digital Subject Matter Expert, your responsibilities will include:
Providing written technical advice Defence representatives.

Providing written technical advice to Defence representatives.

Developing, supporting and leading Defence combat system design activities.

Generating and drafting detailed technical implementation design and solution documentation.

Developing and presenting formal technical proposals.

As required, providing summary details of integration forums and interaction.

Collaborating with Defence staff and external stakeholders.

Proposing innovation activities to assess emerging technologies.

Coordinating and leading stakeholder engagement forums.

To be successful in the role of a Digital Subject Matter Expert, you will need to bring with you:
Demonstrated knowledge in networking, C4 software, Tactical Data Links (TADL), enterprise architecture, distributed systems.

Knowledge in tactical networking bearers and waveforms and strategic networking bearers and waveforms.

Demonstrated experience in software designing and management.

Knowledge in autonomous systems.

Detailed experience in Generic System Architectures (GxA) standards.

Demonstrated knowledge in fires systems.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

Confidence and self-motivation.

Whilst not essential, the following qualifications/skills are desirable:
Demonstrable experience in the operations, management, training, analysis, repair, rectification and integration of C4 systems and their sub-systems.

Knowledge and understanding of future Land C4 integration

Land programs and / or Defence Capability Model (i.e. Capability Life Cycle) experience.

Applicants will also need to hold an existing Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance of at least Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1).

As the successful applicant, you will join an experienced, innovative and supportive tight-knit team. You will work across a diverse range of projects and products in and will be exposed to different technologies and tools, allowing you to grow in your career and feel fulfilled in your work.

If you enjoy diverse work, flexibility, career growth and making a meaningful contribution to your team - this is the role for you

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

**Some of our benefits include**:
Individual Professional Development Fund

Flexible work

Purchased leave program & loyalty leave

Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave

Annual incentive scheme

Complimentary salary continuance insurance

Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back

Relaxed dress code

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