Software Standards Maintenance

Newcastle, NSW or Canberra, ACT | Full-Time | NV1 Clearance Required

Your new company
Join a high-performing Defence capability team supporting the development of a major future platform and training capability. Working within a complex acquisition environment, you will contribute to the definition of software, engineering standards and maintenance requirements that will support the delivery of a nationally significant program.

Your new role
As a Systems Specialist, you will be responsible for developing technical specifications relating to software, standards and maintenance requirements across a complex Defence capability. You will work closely with technical specialists, project teams and senior stakeholders to ensure requirements are clearly defined, traceable and aligned with project objectives.
Key responsibilities include:

• Developing functional and performance specifications for software and maintenance systems
• Researching and applying engineering and technical standards across capability elements
• Producing high-quality technical documentation and engineering artefacts
• Supporting tender evaluations and vendor requirement reviews
• Maintaining systems engineering databases and project data integrity
• Engaging with Defence, industry and project stakeholders to support capability outcomes
• Presenting technical findings and recommendations to governance forums and senior stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this opportunity, you will possess:

• Active NV1 Security Clearance
• Experience in Systems Engineering, Requirements Development or Capability Development
• Strong technical writing and specification development skills
• Experience working with software systems, technical standards or maintenance frameworks
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability
• Experience working within Defence acquisition or complex engineering projects
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience using systems engineering databases and tools
• Relevant engineering, technical or related tertiary qualifications will be highly regarded

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to contribute to a major Defence capability program
• Exposure to complex systems engineering and acquisition activities
• Work alongside experienced Defence and industry professionals
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Newcastle-based role with Canberra flexibility considered
• Diverse and technically challenging project environment
• Opportunity to influence capability outcomes from an early stage of development

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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