Design Team Systems Engineer and Robotics Specialist

1 week ago

Symonston n Capital Territory, Australia HTR Group Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

We have a current opportunity for a
Design Team Systems Engineer and Robotics Specialist
, on a contract basis within the Defence sector. The role is based in
Symonston, ACT
. The contract is for an
initial 31 month period, with a 2 x 12 month extension option
.

Start: circa 03 November 2025

DSS Skill Set: Level 3 - Specialist Engineering - Integration Engineering

The Systems Engineer and Robotics Specialist will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

  • Priority of effort is to assure fitness of purpose and safety of Design Team's product line outputs,
  • Oversee engineering process alignment and governance within the Design Team product lines, in accordance with Design Team Program Management Office and engineering policies,
  • Be able to hold and exercise design authority,
  • Conduct technical review and approval of engineering designs, documentation, investigation and trial reports as directed by the Design Team Engineering Manager,
  • Assist in developing and maintaining GxA Standards (as needed) within the Standards Management program,
  • Represent GxA standards to industry, broader Defence, and international stakeholders,
  • Provide technical support and advice,
  • Identify and manage product or project risk, escalating to SO2 Design when this has potential to impact Design Team business outcomes,
  • Develop and serve as the technical POC for the GRASA,
  • Work closely with Design Engineering Manager to support the Design engineering processes, including information management for Modelling artefacts,
  • Engage with external engineering and technical stakeholders to understand technology solutions and frame GRASA strategic direction and outcomes,
  • Support the ongoing Digital Engineering efforts by showcasing use of MBSE to the broader Defence community.

Minimum mandatory requirements:

  • AGSVA Security clearance
  • Defence experience
  • Experience in conducting integration engineering activities
  • Experience in complex Engineering/Software projects and robotics within the context of Defence

For the full information on this position, please submit your CV before 8am Wed 17 Sep 2025.

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HTR are offering very attractive contract day rates. We offer flexitime and remote work when possible.
Veterans are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Australia Defence sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

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