Systems Engineer

5 days ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Amentum Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Grow your career in a collaborative, supportive and inclusive team environment.
  • Stable, established and well respected leading organisation in Defence.
  • Australian citizenship and NV1 clearance required.

Amentum is continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent Defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. We have a growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear programs.

Tell me about this role:

Amentum are seeking NV1 security cleared Systems Engineer to join our team on a permanent basis. You will provide Systems Engineering activities to support a sovereign technology program delivering critical capability to Defence.

The successful candidate will require demonstrated experience in a high-pressure environment, preferably Defence, with a willingness to be adaptable.

This role offers uncapped training and development opportunities as well as other benefits including subsidised parking, flexible working and different leave arrangements including paid parental, study, reserve and volunteer leave.

What will I be doing day to day?

  • Conduct capability and concept development, requirements analysis and development, design and implementation
  • Plan and deliver engineering services, regulatory compliance, resource management, and project outcomes
  • Conduct Verification & Validation
  • Provide Engineering governance of Networks (Systems of systems)
  • Engage with stakeholders, investigate systems engineering concepts, deliver and manage systems engineering specifications and resources

What sort of skills do I need?

  • Degree qualifications in Systems Engineer or related field
  • Experience within a government or Defence environment
  • Experience Engineering governance and Verification & Validation
  • Experience in Networking
  • Strong communication skills, process orientated with good attention to detail
  • Hold a minimum NV1 security clearance (must be an Australian citizen)

What's in it for me?

  • Mentoring - Be mentored by senior engineers in a sovereign capability program.
  • Impact - Contribute to nationally significant Defence outcomes.
  • Inclusion - Our employees should feel safe bringing their whole self to work, we offer a number of programs promoting inclusion.
  • Benefits and Rewards – Our benefits and rewards includes additional superannuation; flexible leave options; salary continuation insurance; professional certification bonus; employee discount program.

Amentum: Trusted Partner in National Security

Amentum is a key service provider to the Australian Government, supporting critical national security and defence capabilities across land, air, maritime, cyber, space, nuclear, and digital domains. With over 880 professionals nationwide, we deliver complex infrastructure, logistics, and technical solutions with a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation.

With 27+ years of experience and a presence in major cities and regions, we're proud of our people—our greatest asset. Join us and be part of a high-performing team with exceptional benefits and career opportunities. Apply directly or reach out to Jeremy Parkinson, .

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