" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Systems Engineer\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20749\"\u003e IT Security \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20751\"\u003e ACT \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20752\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 26/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eShape a major Army capability | Set the baseline, don\u0026#39;t inherit it\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead the engineering from day one \u0026amp; other roles open across the team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShape the program through to Combined Pass.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eSenior Systems Engineers in Canberra, how often do you get to set up the engineering on a major Defence acquisition, rather than inherit someone else\u0026rsquo;s baseline? This role puts you in the lead seat from the start, and it\u0026rsquo;s worth a read if that\u0026rsquo;s what you\u0026rsquo;re after.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBefore the detail, here\u0026rsquo;s what\u0026rsquo;s in it for you in this permanent, full-time role in Canberra:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou\u0026rsquo;ll be on $200k base + super.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou\u0026rsquo;ll be the engineering lead, so the Project Director, Project Manager and Project Engineering Manager will come to you for engineering advice.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou\u0026rsquo;ll be shaping the program from early on. The baseline, the requirements framework and the architecture don\u0026rsquo;t exist yet, so you get to set them up your way.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou\u0026rsquo;ll lead a team of APS and contractor engineers, plus the specialist SMEs working across the program.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt\u0026rsquo;s a permanent role, so no contract renewals hanging over your head.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo what are you stepping into?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Army is acquiring a major new capability, and the program is working towards Early Access Funding and Combined Pass. Before it gets there, it needs a solid engineering baseline that everything else can be built on. You\u0026rsquo;ll be the one establishing it, which means the requirements, architecture and verification decisions made in the next few years start with you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll establish and maintain the requirements baseline. You\u0026rsquo;ll define the technical scope, system boundaries and architecture baselines. You\u0026rsquo;ll identify and manage the interfaces, dependencies, assumptions, constraints, risks and opportunities across the program. You\u0026rsquo;ll also lead the engineering input to acquisition strategy and implementation planning, and run and assure the technical assessments and trade studies that inform the big decisions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll work with Army Headquarters, the Defence Delivery Group, Joint Capabilities Group, OEMs and Foreign Military Sales representatives, so you\u0026rsquo;ll need to be comfortable holding your own in a room of senior Defence and industry stakeholders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Worth knowing from the get-go: this role is 5 days a week on site at Brindabella Business Park. That won\u0026rsquo;t suit everyone, and that\u0026rsquo;s ok, but it\u0026rsquo;s better to know now.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0026rsquo;ll need to be considered:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn NV1 clearance already held, with the ability to get to NV2 (NV2 preferred)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo be based in Canberra, or ready to be, and on site 5 days a week\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e10+ years of systems engineering experience, ideally within Defence\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience on complex Defence acquisition projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience leading engineering teams and establishing requirements and architecture baselines\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDOORS, OCD and FPS experience, plus early lifecycle work like Gate or Pass approvals, will help you stand out\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIf this sounds like you, apply now, or call Kris on 0452 564 644 or email kris@decipherbureau.com for a confidential chat. There\u0026rsquo;s more detail on the program and the team that can be shared with you privately.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eDecipher Bureau and the clients we partner with are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4481361\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "