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Defence Digital & Engineering Lead

SeniorFull-timeHybridCanberra Airport, Brindabella Business Park, 20 Brindabella Cct, Canberra Airport ACT 2609, AustraliaPosted 1 month agoVerified 1 month ago
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About the job

This job is all about leading the Digital & Engineering functions within the Defence sector, focusing on systems engineering across large-scale programs in Australia. The impact of this position is significant, as it involves guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver outcomes that align with Commonwealth procurement frameworks and Australian Defence standards. Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of how the team operates, fostering a supportive environment for growth and development.

You'll be responsible for

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Defining and managing system architectures

Define and manage system architectures, interfaces, requirements and verification strategies.
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Delivering engineering artefacts

Deliver engineering artefacts in line with AS/NZS ISO 15288, the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook and relevant project frameworks.
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Managing engineering reviews

Manage engineering reviews, technical risk, configuration control, change management and system assurance activities.

Key criteria

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Systems engineering experience

Proven experience leading systems engineering in complex environments.

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Understanding of lifecycle delivery

Strong grasp of systems engineering lifecycle and gated review processes.

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Knowledge of AS/NZS ISO 15288

Familiarity with engineering artefacts and relevant project frameworks.

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5 criteria for this job
Systems engineering experience
Proven experience leading systems engineering in complex environments.

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Understanding of lifecycle delivery
Strong grasp of systems engineering lifecycle and gated review processes.

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Knowledge of AS/NZS ISO 15288
Familiarity with engineering artefacts and relevant project frameworks.

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Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering
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Australian Citizenship
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