Systems Engineer

1w1 week ago

IAG Defence and National Security (DNS)

Canberra, AU · Full-time · A$140,000 – A$180,000

About this role

IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia. The DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Success depends on identifying, engaging and mobilising highly specialised talent quickly and effectively.

The Systems Engineer conducts engineering activities across the project including JIC System, Common Item TDL procurement and AUSTIN capabilities. This role requires working closely with the project execution team to ensure engineering requirements guide delivery and introduction into service of capability. The position supports the project with balanced engineering advice and risk communication.

Join a tight-knit team with offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, and Canberra, working across Australia’s most critical infrastructure and Defence projects. The team comes from diverse backgrounds and prides itself on a flexible, supportive and collaborative culture. IAG is recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.

As part of IAG, work with more than 250 professionals across integrated workstreams in a friendly and approachable environment. Provide mentoring, training and support to engineering managers, engineers and junior engineers as a trusted advisor. Develop a career in specialist advisory for Defence and national security programs.

Requirements

Sound understanding and application of Safety Case Management
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aeronautical etc Stage 1 or 2 professional engineering competencies as defined by Engineers Australia and recognised under the Washington Accord (Mandatory)
Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience in developing and managing project Engineering program(s) (Mandatory)
Demonstrated experience in developing Engineering plans, procedures and outcome reports
Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management
Knowledge and understanding of conducting engineering programs in Defence acquisition projects (Desirable)
Knowledge of Tactical Data Links for communication (Desirable)

Responsibilities

Conduct engineering activities across the project including JIC System, Common Item TDL procurement and AUSTIN capabilities
Support the planning and execution of the project engineering program
Lead and manage a small team of shared engineering practitioners
Participate and lead in engineering engagement with industry
Contribute to and govern requirement specifications, engineering management, system safety, configuration management, risk management plans and project engineering strategy
Coordinate engineering managers' activities with internal and external project stakeholders
Provide authoritative, balanced and reasoned engineering advice to project leadership
Support or execute whole of system level certification activities

Benefits

Flexible, supportive and collaborative team culture
Work across Australia’s most critical infrastructure and Defence projects
Recognised as Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program
Join a team of more than 250 professionals in a friendly and approachable environment