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Job Details

Full-time
13 hours ago

Benefits

Parental leave
Employee discount
Paid volunteer leave

Qualifications

Management
Analysis skills
Systems engineering

Full Job Description

Amentum is continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. We have a growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear programs.

Tell me about this role:

As the Engineering Lead, you will provide expert engineering advice to senior Defence stakeholders and support the successful delivery of the Medium Ground Based Air Defence project. You will lead engineering management activities, coordinate technical governance processes, and ensure engineering outcomes are delivered in accordance with Defence policies, frameworks, and approved engineering management plans.

Working closely with project managers, commercial teams, capability managers, and industry partners, you will contribute to tender activities, contract delivery, engineering reviews, risk management, and stakeholder engagement while mentoring and supporting engineering staff across the program.

This role offers uncapped training and development opportunities as well as other benefits including subsidised parking, flexible working and different leave arrangements including paid parental, study, reserve and volunteer leave.

What will I be doing day to day?

Provide expert engineering advice and support to senior Defence stakeholders
Develop and maintain Engineering Management Plans and related project artefacts
Support engineering planning, resource management, and reporting activities
Participate in engineering workshops, working groups, and system reviews
Identify and manage engineering risks, issues, and opportunities
Coordinate engineering change and configuration management activities
Prepare briefing packs, decision briefs, and supporting documentation
Represent the project at stakeholder meetings, reviews, and test events
Collaborate with project management, commercial, scheduling, and capability teams
Mentor and coach Defence engineering personnel
Monitor and report on engineering activities to support project governance requirements

What sort of skills do I need?

Experience leading engineering activities within complex Defence, acquisition, or sustainment programs
Strong understanding of engineering management and systems engineering principles
Experience developing and maintaining Engineering Management Plans and project documentation
Knowledge of Defence engineering governance and project delivery frameworks
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
Demonstrated ability to manage engineering risks, issues, and change processes
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
Australian citizenship and NV1 security clearance

What’s in it for me?

Flexibility - We like our employees to have the flexibility they need to live the lives they choose. With flexible working options such as WFH where possible.
Inclusion - Our employees should feel safe bringing their whole self to work, we offer a number of programs promoting inclusion.
Benefits and Rewards – Our benefits and rewards includes additional superannuation; flexible leave options; salary continuation insurance; professional certification bonus; employee discount program.

Amentum: Trusted Partner in National Security

Amentum is a key service provider to the Australian Government, supporting critical national security and Defence capabilities across land, air, maritime, cyber, space, nuclear, and digital domains. With over 880 professionals nationwide, we deliver complex infrastructure, logistics, and technical solutions with a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation.

With 27+ years of experience and a presence in major cities and regions, we’re proud of our people—our greatest asset. Join us and be part of a high-performing team with exceptional benefits and career opportunities. Apply directly or reach out to Jeremy Parkinson, [email protected].

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