Mission Systems and Software Manager

22 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Green Light Worldwide Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • 3-Month Assignment (Potential to extend)
  • Brisbane, QLD
  • Existing NV1 Security clearance required (essential)

Green Light Worldwide has a requirement with our Defence client partner for a
Mission Systems and Software Lead
to join their team on a 3-month contract assignmen.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate the development and implementation of Mission Systems and Software for ACPs, initially focusing on MQ-28A.
  • Provide specialist engineering services including planning, requirements management, and systems integration.
  • Act as the technical lead for incorporating 3rd Party Mission Autonomy software onto MQ-28A in line with Air Force requirements.
  • Establish, coordinate, and lead technical and programmatic working groups across Defence, industry, and international stakeholders.
  • Review and assess supplier/stakeholder deliverables to ensure compliance with technical, security, and capability outcomes.
  • Manage risk, issues, and opportunities to meet project deliverables within cost, schedule, and quality thresholds.
  • Deliver SME-level briefs on autonomy and mission system architectures to enterprise stakeholders.
  • Engage proactively with US Government and contractor stakeholders to ensure alignment with evolving US reference architectures and program developments.
  • Develop and maintain future roadmaps for Mission Systems and Software, including digital/simulation environments.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to a small technical section.

Requirements:

  • Must hold an existing
    NV1 Security Clearance
    (mandatory).
  • Engineering qualifications with 8–11 years' experience in:
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Engineering Management
  • Engineering Project Management
  • Project Change Management
  • Systems Engineering and Integration
  • Demonstrated expertise in
    aviation mission systems and software management, sustainment, and upgrades
    .
  • Experience providing
    specialist engineering services
    across Defence or aerospace projects.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and leadership skills.

Desirable:

  • Experience in
    Defence capability lifecycle
    and program governance.
  • Background in
    autonomy software and mission systems architectures
    .
  • 5+ years' experience in
    military aviation acquisition and/or sustainment
    .
  • Prior exposure to
    uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS)
    programs.

About Green Light Worldwide
We are an Australian onshore services company that provides technology capability across ANZ and Asia. Our services range from day-to-day operational activities, through project delivery, to more strategic and transformational programs.

At Green Light, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities and are dedicated to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. During the recruitment process, if you require any accommodations or modifications, please reach out to or call

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