Engineering
Engineering underpins much of the work delivered across Defence and national security programs in Australia. It spans long-term programs, complex systems and environments where safety, assurance and accountability are expected.
We work with engineering professionals and organisations involved in the design, delivery, sustainment and integration of systems that need to perform reliably over time — connecting the right people to defence engineering jobs and programs that demand technical rigour and long-term commitment.
The work
Engineering roles in these environments are typically part of broader programs rather than standalone projects. The work often involves operating within structured delivery models, regulatory frameworks and multi-stakeholder environments.
The work typically involves:
Systems and platform design and integration
Sustainment, upgrade and life-of-type extension programs
Infrastructure and facilities engineering
Test, evaluation and assurance
Safety, quality and configuration management
Clear communication, technical rigour and an understanding of how work fits within a wider system are critical.
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Engineering professionals
We work with engineering professionals across a broad range of disciplines and career stages, supporting people involved in the design, delivery, sustainment and integration of complex, governed engineering systems in the defence sector and beyond.
This includes experience across:
Systems engineering
Mechanical, electrical and electronics engineering
Software-enabled and integrated engineering roles
Infrastructure, facilities and asset engineering
Safety, quality and assurance
Project and engineering management
Many of these roles are delivered in regulated environments and may require experience working within formal governance frameworks. Some roles also require an active Australian Government security clearance.
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Organisations we support
We support organisations delivering engineering capability across Defence and national security programs, including work spanning maritime, land, air, space and emerging capability initiatives.
Our support is tailored to program and delivery needs and may include:
permanent recruitment
contract recruitment
project-based workforce support across the design, delivery and sustainment phases
We understand the workforce pressures that come with long-term program commitments — including sourcing cleared, experienced engineers within tight timeframes and compliance requirements. Whether you're scaling up for a new phase of delivery or filling a critical gap in an existing team, we provide workforce support that is practical, compliant and built around your program needs.
Roles we recruit in Engineering
We place engineering professionals across a broad range of defence engineering jobs and technical roles, including:
Systems Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Software Engineers
Infrastructure and Facilities Engineers
Safety and Assurance Engineers
Configuration and Quality Managers
Test and Evaluation Engineers
Project and Program Managers
RELATED INDUSTRIES
Engineering roles often intersect with other disciplines and sectors we support, including:
Many engineering roles within Defence and national security programs require candidates to hold an active Australian Government security clearance. If you or your team need to obtain or upgrade a clearance to access these opportunities, Kinexus can help.
As a DISP member, we provide security clearance sponsorship for eligible individuals and organisations — supporting you through the application process to meet the requirements of your program.
Need a security clearance?
KINEXUS DEFENCE INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Data-focused Defence Industry Insights
Our annual Defence Industry Insights report is out now. Edition 12 includes salary survey data and workforce trends and analysis to help engineering professionals and organisations make informed decisions about their careers and programs.
