Location Melbourne CBD
Job type Contract
Salary Negotiable
Specialisation Engineering
Contact person Ellen Hanratty
Reference CR/063037
Call Email Ellen

We're seeking a Systems Engineer to join our client's team supporting the delivery of advanced communications capability within a Defence environment.

This role will suit someone with a strong background in electronics and communications systems, with experience working across the systems engineering lifecycle in complex technical programs.

The highlights

  • Contract length: 6 Months, likely to extend
  • Location: VIC, onsite requirement
  • NV1 clearance required

Key Responsibilities

  • Apply systems engineering methodology across requirements, design, integration, verification, and validation activities
  • Support development and integration of complex communications and electronic systems
  • Work across Linux-based environments and IP networking architectures
  • Contribute to system design, documentation, and technical reporting
  • Collaborate with internal engineering teams, Defence stakeholders, and external partners
  • Support system testing, troubleshooting, and performance analysis

Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years' experience in a Systems Engineering role
  • Bachelor's degree in Systems, Electronics, Communications, Networks, or related engineering discipline
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience working with Linux operating systems and IP networking
  • Eligible to obtain Australian Defence security clearance and comply with ITAR requirements

Desirable Experience

  • Defence industry experience applying systems engineering processes across the lifecycle
  • Current NV1 Security Clearance
  • Experience with Voice over IP, radio, or telephony communications systems

If you are a Systems Engineer with a communications or electronics background looking to contribute to complex Defence capability, we'd love to hear from you.

All applications should include your resume as a word document.

For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Ellen Hanratty on 03 9982 0303.

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