Senior Systems Engineering Consultant (Canberra)

Overview Join Nova's Aerospace Program within our Professional Services & Advisory business unit, delivering engineering workforce support across Defence and Prime Systems Integrators. The team provides specialist engineering expertise spanning systems engineering, integration, Verification & Validation, systems safety and assurance, alongside software, mechanical, electronic and aerospace disciplines. About the role We are now seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Systems Engineer to provide professional engineering systems engineering expertise to join our team in Canberra . Responsibilities
- Provide specialist engineering support across Defence and Prime client environments
- Contribute to systems engineering lifecycle activities
- Support Verification & Validation, systems safety and assurance activities in line with standards
- Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams across software, mechanical, electronic and aerospace domains
- Apply professional engineering judgement to solve complex, real‑world capability challenges
- Support delivery of engineering outcomes within regulated, safety‑critical environments Qualifications
- Degree or diploma qualification in engineering or a related technical discipline
- Experience supporting engineering activities across acquisition or sustainment systems, in a project environment
- Exposure to Model-Based-Systems-Engineering techniques and/or Command and Control (C2) project experience is advantageous
- Ability to work collaboratively within multi‑disciplinary teams (software, mechanical, electronic or aerospace)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non‑technical stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to work in structured, regulated or safety‑critical environments
- High attention to detail and commitment to skilled engineering standards
- Willingness to operate in client‑facing consulting roles and adapt to different project environments
- Australian work rights and ability to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance
- These opportunities require you to already hold an active NV1 or higher AGSVA Security Clearance. Clearance & Eligibility Applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate Defence clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and may affect eligibility. Benefits Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people.
- Generous Parental Leave : Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks
- Professional and Personal Development : Up to $5,000 per year allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year can be used towards wellbeing such as a gym membership or assets related to well‑being activities
- Additional Leave : Ranges from Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks), and Community Service
- Flexibility : We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people
- Dress For Your Day : Empowering staff to determine their outfit for the day, allowing personal expression that builds trust
- Reward & Recognition Program : Offering exclusive discounts from major retailers to help staff save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more
- Employee Assistance Program : For employees and family members
- Annual Nova employee engagement : Strong internal networks and fun
- Wellbeing Hub with access to health and fitness content
- Access to Defence Health and Travel Insurance
- Free Flu Vaccination annually
- Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice
- Nova Employee Company Share Offer
- An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive culture
- Social activities throughout the year, including themed events #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r7crr