Systems Engineer
Published | August 7, 2025 |
Location | Canberra, Australia |
Category | Engineering |
Job Type | Full-time |
Description
Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia's future.
Downer Professional Services is comprised of two business units, our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice and Team Downer, a major service partner to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for our clients in Defence and National Security.
About the Project/Program
This role is within CASG, working on JP9347 Joint Data Networks as a Systems Engineer. The successful candidate will, contribute to JP9347 project’s engineering activities from requirements development and market solicitation to acquisition through to introduction in to service.
What You'll Do
Supporting the Planning and Execution of the project Engineering Program and participating in engineering engagement with Industry as part of a holistic contract management approach
Conducting requirements and specification development
Liaising with internal and external project stakeholders, and providing mentoring to junior engineers
Developing engineering advice to Project Leadership on the Engineering Program, and development of briefings and other formal correspondence to project/program leadership
Review for acceptance of contract deliverables and supporting or executing whole of system level certification activities
What You'll Bring
Bachelor of Engineering (or Engineers Australia recognised equivalent), plus ideally Postgraduate qualification(s) in a relevant field.
Analysis, design, review, and delivering high quality engineering documentation to support Government approvals and delivery.
Initiative, creativity and responsibility to perform a range and variety of complex technical work activities with limited guidance.
Managing technical and integration risks, and applying testing and evaluation techniques across the system development life cycle.
Formal qualifications in Communications, or other technology specifically relevant to tactical data links.
Understanding of Defence processes and structure.
Why Downer Professional Services
At Downer Professional Services, we're not just a workplace - we're a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country's only sovereign prime, we're committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia's interests.
What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services:
- Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
- Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
- Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer.
- Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.
Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.