AI Systems Engineer

Join Azooa as a Systems Engineer & Robotics Specialist (L3) – Defence Innovation in Action

Location:
Symonston, ACT (remote flexibility post-probation)

Contract Duration:
01 Nov 2025 – 30 Jun days total)

Security Clearance:
NV1 (NV2 upgrade may be required)

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Azooa is seeking a highly skilled
Level 3 Systems Engineer and Robotics Specialist
to support our work with the
Australian Army's Land Network Integration Centre (LNIC)
. This is a pivotal opportunity to contribute to
cutting-edge Defence innovation
, enhancing Army capability through
digital design, integration, robotics, and autonomous systems
.

Azooa is 100% Australian-owned and operated
, with no overseas staff. We are a digital transformation leader proudly delivering exceptional services exclusively to the
Federal Government
. With a strong presence in the
ACT
, we're driving innovation in Defence by providing world-class engineering and IT capability.

About the Role

As the
Design Team Systems Engineer and Robotics Specialist
, you'll be embedded within the
Land Capability Executive
under Army Headquarters. You'll support the Army's push toward a
digitally integrated force
, where automation, AI, and modern systems play a critical role in transforming how Army campaigns alongside allies in an evolving strategic environment.

Your work will directly support the
Digital Design Modelling and Standards Management team
—the driving force behind system-level modelling, integration, and the development of Defence standards.

Your Key Responsibilities

Digital Design & Modelling

• Develop and refine
  system-level digital models
  using SYSML tools.
• Build and maintain a
  model library
  representing the "Force-in-Being" to inform future capability design.
• Apply
  automation and AI
  to support systems integration modelling and accelerate planning cycles.
• Work with the LNIC team to ensure all modelling efforts meet
  rigorous engineering standards
  and are fit for operational purpose.

GRASA DEF(AUST) Standard Leadership

• Lead and manage the development of the
  GRASA DEF(AUST) Standard
  , applicable to uncrewed land, air, and maritime platforms.
• Provide
  technical integration leadership
  across technologies including:
• Optionally crewed combat/support vehicles
• Remotely operated/autonomous systems
• Human-machine teaming technologies
• Remote sensors and autonomous weapon systems
• Act as
  Technical Lead
  , synthesizing complex or opposing technical inputs into coherent, evidence-based recommendations.

Standards Development & Management

• Develop, uplift, and maintain
  DEF(AUST) GxA standards
  that define interface requirements across platforms.
• Align digital and physical design standards to ensure systems are
  integrated, adaptable, interoperable, and affordable
  .
• Collaborate with the
  Land Integration Board
  to guide strategic standards policy development.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Work under the guidance of the SO2 LCS Design and in close partnership with:
• Standards & Modelling Leads
• Defence Capability Managers
• CASG System Program Offices (SPOs)
• Defence Industry and international coalition partners
• Provide
  technical reports, briefings
  , and advice on risks and issues to support ongoing capability development.
• Collaborate across other LNIC workframes to ensure holistic integration of digital design into broader Army initiatives.

Governance & Reporting

• Exercise delegated
  technical authority
  on behalf of the LNIC Chief / Principal Engineer.
• Contribute to progress reporting and technical assurance across LNIC programs.
• Ensure compliance with Defence policies, modelling frameworks, and integration processes.

Ideal Candidate Profile

To thrive in this role, you'll bring the following:

Experience & Qualifications

• Extensive engineering background in
  systems engineering
  ,
  robotics
  , or
  digital integration
  , ideally within Defence or complex technical environments.
• Expertise in
  modelling complex systems
  , preferably with SYSML or similar MBSE tools.
• Familiarity with
  Defence technical standards
  , particularly DEF(AUST) standards.
• Understanding of
  robotic/autonomous systems
  , including AI integration and human-machine teaming.

Security Clearance

• Must hold a
  minimum NV1
  AGSVA security clearance at contract commencement.
• Willingness to undergo upgrade to
  NV2
  , if required.

Collaboration & Communication Skills

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
• Able to distil complex engineering issues into actionable insights and solutions.
• Comfortable presenting to Defence leadership and technical working groups.

Why Join Azooa?

Meaningful Projects

Play a direct role in shaping the
future of Army capability
, working on programs that blend cutting-edge tech with national purpose.

Professional Environment

Join a
friendly, flexible, and supportive
team embedded within a highly capable, innovative and expert organisation.

National & International Engagement

Gain exposure to
coalition Army initiatives
, field trials, and global Defence integration projects.

Strategic Impact

Contribute to the development of
open-source standards
that simplify integration and reduce cost, training burden, and system fragmentation across Army platforms.

Growth & Learning

Engage with leading Defence practitioners and contribute to policy and engineering leadership that sets the foundation for future digital combat systems.

Work Location & Travel

Primary Worksite:
Symonston, ACT

WFH/Flexibility:
After an initial probationary period, remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis. However, you must be available to attend
monthly site meetings in Canberra
(minimum 3 business days per visit, at your own company's cost).

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional
  interstate travel
  for working groups, trials, and project reviews.
• International travel
  may be required to support coalition engagements.
• All travel costs covered by Defence in line with DSS Deed (Clause

Contract Details

• Start Date:
  1 November 2025
• End Date:
  30 June 2028
• Estimated Days:
• FY25/26 – up to 142 days
• FY26/27 – up to 230 days
• FY27/28 – up to 230 days
• Total: 602 days
• Extension Options:
  Two (2) x 12-month extensions may be exercised based on performance, funds availability, and need.

Ready to Make an Impact?

This is your opportunity to help modernise and future-proof the Australian Army's digital ecosystem and autonomous capability framework. You'll be at the core of
Australia's Defence innovation engine
, working on one of the most
ambitious, exciting, and nationally significant
programs in the country.

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. We move fast, stay sharp, and deliver consistently for our partners in Government.

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