Systems Engineer And Robotics Specialist

Overview
SYPAQ is an industry leader in C4ISREW and autonomous systems integration, product development, and consulting services, with established engineering and IT teams across projects in Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, and Brisbane. Our history of partnering with the Australian Defence, National Security community as well as major Federal Government departments delivers a sovereign industrial capability through advanced engineering and IT services and solutions.
Due to increased demand, SYPAQ is seeking a
Systems Engineer and Robotics Specialist
with Defence experience for a long-term opportunity with a Defence client. The project runs over 3 years with potential for 2x12 months extension. This can be a permanent role with SYPAQ or a long-term contract. The role is based in Symonston Canberra with a potential start in November 2025.
Overview
The Commonwealth requires the services of Level 3 Advanced Practitioner Systems Engineer and Robotics Specialist to supplement the military and contractor workforce. The Design Team Systems Engineer and Robotics Specialist will be required to provide input to the Digital Design Modelling and Standards teams.
Responsibilities
Design Team Systems Engineer and Robotics Specialist to assume the role of Technical Lead as required; conduct integration engineering activities to review and synthesize disparate and opposing technical views before making evidence-based recommendations for inclusion in the relevant standard or models; closely work with RICO.
Work closely and collaboratively with the Standards and Modelling Program leads.
Collaborate with Capability manager representatives, Australian and international Defence industry representatives, and international coalition partner groups.
Exercise technical authority over the development and maintenance of the AS GxA Standards and Digital Design models.
Generate progress reports, advise the SO2 Design of related program technical risks and recommend options to resolve complex programming issues.
Work with other Frames, capability managers, acquisition agencies or external service providers where there is a dependency for successful outcomes of the Design Program.
Ensure 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 other associated Departments.
Hold and exercise design authority.
Conduct technical review and approval of engineering designs, documentation, investigations and trial reports as directed.
Assist in developing and maintaining GxA Standards within the Standards Management program.
Represent GxA standards to industry, broader Defence, and international stakeholders in accordance with the Land Integration Framework (LIF); provide technical support and advice to the Subject Matter Experts.
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.
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 strategic direction and outcomes.
Experience and Qualifications
We are seeking a Systems Engineer with experience in complex Engineering/Software projects and robotics within Defence to assist the SO2 Design to manage the Design Frame for the Commonwealth. The successful applicant must be an Australian Citizen with a minimum of NV1 Security Clearance.
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Licences: ACT LHL ; QLD LHL02458-W2B3Z; VIC LHL03075.
SYPAQ Culture and Values
SYPAQ's Culture – Creating A World That Works. We are a 100% Australian family owned business. Our culture and values are important, and we encourage people with the same vision to come on board.
Values
See something. Do something
Achieve more together – share success
Courageous – be innovative See the opportunity, manage the risk
Strive for excellence – master your craft
We are family – value honesty, respect and compassion
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