Systems Engineer

Start: circa 2 November 2026

Duration: 19 months – with 1 x 12 month extension options

Location: Canberra, ACT

Basic Requirements:

• AGSVA Security clearance.
• Previous ADF service or experience working within Defence.
• Post Graduate Systems Engineering qualifications and significant professional experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electronic Engineering.
  • OR
• Demonstrate a minimum of 15 years of Industry experience in Project Management, preferably in ICT environments
• Bachelor degree (4 years or higher postgraduate) in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Mechatronic, Electronic, Systems, Software or Computer) suitable to achieve membership of the Institution of Engineers or equivalent, with a strong system engineering background
• Demonstrated experience directly relevant to systems engineering, preferably in a military C4 environment.
• Be able to hold and exercise design authority where assigned by PEng LNIC.

To receive the full information for this position, please “apply now” with your CV.

Application deadline: 8am Fri 2 October Nov 2026

FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT CHRIS HUGHES ON +61 2 8585 6605

HTR are offering very attractive contract day rates. We offer flexitime and remote work when possible. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Australia Defence sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

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