Senior Systems Engineer – Requirements Management

Canberra | NV2 Clearance Required | Long-term Contract Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer with strong requirements management expertise to support a complex, high-priority technology and systems engineering program within a secure Commonwealth environment.

This opportunity involves working across requirements engineering, systems design and cloud-based technology, contributing to the development of integrated capabilities that support critical operational systems.

The Opportunity

Working within a multidisciplinary technical environment, you will help define, manage and validate system requirements, ensuring they are accurately translated into practical engineering and design outcomes.

The role requires someone who can work confidently across technical stakeholders, system architectures and delivery teams, maintaining alignment between operational needs, engineering requirements and solution design.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead requirements definition, analysis, documentation and ongoing management throughout the systems engineering lifecycle.
• Support high-level and detailed system design, particularly within cloud-based environments.
• Maintain requirements traceability and alignment with system architecture, design and integration activities.
• Work with technical teams and stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve inconsistencies and support engineering decisions.
• Apply relevant architecture, interoperability and engineering standards to support system development and integration.

What We're Looking For

• Substantial systems engineering experience, with demonstrated expertise in requirements management.
• Practical experience supporting high-level and detailed design in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with Defence architectures, interoperability standards and complex integrated systems.
• Strong analytical, technical documentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience applying structured systems engineering methodologies, tools and techniques.

Highly Desirable

• Experience delivering ICT or engineering capabilities within Defence or other complex government environments.
• An accredited engineering degree or equivalent systems engineering qualification.
• Experience with systems modelling, analysis, integration and simulation.
• Familiarity with Defence capability delivery, acquisition or sustainment processes, particularly within CASG.
• Understanding of Agile or Scrum delivery methodologies.

Security Clearance

Applicants must hold a current AGSVA NV2 security clearance as a minimum. Positive Vetting (PV) is highly desirable.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Systems Engineer who enjoys working through complex technical requirements and contributing to critical technology capabilities, we'd welcome your application.

Apply now or contact Paxus for a confidential discussion.

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Rashmi Kapse on + 612 6151 9206 or email rkapse@paxus.com.au and quote the 275534 job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.