Electronic Warfare Project Lead

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**Department Summary**:
MITRE | Australia is redefining how national security challenges are tackled—not just for Australia, but for the world. As Australia’s first national security charity, we are driven by a bold vision: to harness cutting-edge science, technology, and strategic expertise to strengthen Australia’s defence and security ecosystem.

Working at the intersection of government, industry, and academia, we break down silos, accelerate time to impact, and foster game-changing collaboration. As a trusted partner, MITRE | Australia is committed to driving innovation that enhances the defence and technological edge of Australia.

This is not just another role—it’s an opportunity to be part of something transformative. MITRE | Australia brings the best minds together to solve the toughest security challenges, leveraging innovation to protect and defend in an increasingly complex world.

For professionals looking to make an impact while experiencing the adventure of working abroad, this is a rare opportunity. MITRE will support you and your family throughout this exciting journey.

Join us, we are A Company Unlike Any Other - People First, Mission Always —where your expertise, creativity, and drive will help build a more secure future for Australia.

**Roles & Responsibilities**:
MITRE | Australia is leading the advancement of national security through cutting-edge Digital Mission Engineering (DME), placing a strategic emphasis on Electronic Warfare (EW) and related mission-critical domains. As a Project Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Australia’s Electronic Warfare capabilities within the broader Command and Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber; Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Electronic Warfare (C5ISREW) portfolio.

This position extends beyond technical leadership, positioning you as a trusted advisor to senior Australian defence leaders—including strategic stakeholders within the Royal Australian Navy (RAN)—while managing a geographically diverse, multidisciplinary team. Your expertise in EW and digital engineering will directly contribute to solving Australia’s most pressing national security challenges. Additionally, you’ll help build a long-term strategic relationship, deepening the partnership between Australia and the U.S., and expanding MITRE’s global presence.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead MITRE’s strategic projects in Electronic Warfare within Australia, managing cost, performance, and schedule to deliver impactful and innovative outcomes.
- Serve as an Electronic Warfare Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing critical advisory and systems engineering support to senior Australian defence stakeholders, including key leaders within the RAN.
- Foster and maintain strategic partnerships across Australia’s defence ecosystem, proactively identifying new opportunities for MITRE to drive mission impact, particularly focused on advancing EW capabilities.
- Establish foundations for enduring strategic relationships within Australian defence, aligned with broader Australia-U.S. strategic priorities, with Electronic Warfare as a central pillar.
- Provide visionary leadership to influence the future strategic direction of Australia’s EW and digital transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with mission-critical defence priorities.
- Collaborate across MITRE’s global enterprise, leveraging the full scope of organizational expertise to ensure deliverables consistently align with Australian EW and national security objectives.
- Represent MITRE externally, strategically positioning the organization as a valued partner capable of addressing complex EW-related challenges and broader national security priorities.
- Shape MITRE | Australia’s trajectory and mission, actively guiding its growth, culture, and strategic direction, with a clear emphasis on Electronic Warfare as a core capability area.
- Commit to a multi-year ass