Systems Engineers

22 hours ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia HTR Group Full time

We have a current opportunity for
Systems Engineers
, on a contract basis within the Defence sector. These roles are based in
Canberra, ACT
. The contract is for an
initial 12 month period, with a 3 x 12 month extension option
.

Start: circa 16 December 2025

DSS Skill Set: Level 2 & 3 - Systems and Software Engineering - Systems Engineering

The Systems Engineers will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

  • Planning, development and management of project capability definition documentation (within the engineering discipline) including the Program OCD, Project OCD-Lite(s), User Need Statements, Test Plans, the Test and Evaluation Master Plan and FPS(s).
  • Planning and management of project risk reduction activities.
  • Planning and management of project requirements setting activities.
  • Providing support to technology environmental scans, and engagement with industry and within the Program.
  • Stakeholder Engagement that spans engineering management, design authorities, integration authorities, integrated logistic support.
  • Contribute to traditional project acquisition activities that include: Risk Management, FIC Management, Integrated Logistic Support planning, Cost Estimation and Issues Resolution
  • Management and mentoring of the Level 2 Systems Engineer, and demonstrating collaborative behaviours with other Land C4 project staff (L3).

Minimum mandatory requirements:

  • AGSVA Security clearance.
  • Defence experience.
  • Demonstrated experience to undertake the task successfully in an agile environment (L3) or with limited direction (L2).
  • Experience in preparing and delivering project documentation expected under the Defence Capability Life Cycle, including the drafting of Concept of Employments and Operational Concept Documents (L3) or support of (L2).
  • Demonstrated ability to engage with Defence stakeholders including ADF, APS and contractors.
  • Systems Engineering qualifications with a minimum of eight years' experience (L3).
  • Systems Engineering, or similar undergraduate qualification relevant to the ICT field (L2).
  • Understanding of the One Defence Capability System.

Desirable Requirements:

  • Project roles at the Capability Manager level (opposed to the Delivery Group) for pre-Gate 2 projects.
  • Multi-disciplinary skills such as communications engineering, risk management, test and evaluation, project management, model-based systems engineering, enterprise architecture.
  • Knowledge in open architectures, to support the project design an approach that allows rapid integration of commercial technologies.

For the full information on this position, please submit your CV before 8am Fri 24 October 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.

CR/3476

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