Systems Specialist: Requirements Development Lead

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

Your new company
An opportunity exists for an experienced Systems Engineering professional to support the development of a major Defence capability. Working within a complex acquisition environment, you will contribute to the definition, development and management of requirements across a large-scale, high-profile program involving advanced platforms, training systems and associated support capabilities.
Your new role
As the Requirements Development Lead, you will play a key role in the development and management of technical requirements across multiple capability streams. Working closely with Defence stakeholders, subject-matter experts and project teams, you will help shape capability outcomes through robust systems engineering practices and stakeholder engagement.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing high-quality, traceable functional and performance specifications
• Leading requirements' development activities across complex systems and training solutions
• Engaging with stakeholders across Defence, industry and delivery organisations
• Drafting procurement and contractual documentation
• Populating and maintaining systems engineering databases
• Supporting tender evaluation and vendor engagement activities
• Conducting requirements reviews and risk assessments
• Presenting technical findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders and governance forums
• Supporting broader capability development and acquisition activities

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• An active NV1 security clearance
• Demonstrated systems engineering or requirements development experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Excellent written communication and technical documentation skills
• The ability to engage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders
• Experience working within Defence acquisition, capability development or complex engineering environments
• Experience developing specifications, requirements and technical artefacts
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills
• Engineering qualifications will be highly regarded
• Experience supporting major aerospace, Defence or complex capability programs will be advantageous

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 within a high-profile project environment
• Newcastle-based role with potential Canberra flexibility
• Collaborative team environment with significant stakeholder engagement opportunities

What you need to do now
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