Mission Systems Engineer

Our team is technology agnostic and always looking at innovationWork closely with the broader Leidos Engineering, Field Service Representatives (FSRs) and the customer's technical teamSupport the systems that aid in the protection of Australian Sovereignty - Candidates must be Australian Citizens and be able to obtain a Baseline Security ClearanceScoresby location - Hybrid work - Once settled into position, the minimum commitment in the office is 1 day per week - can shift depending on commitmentsSome local travel may be required to support customer reviews and for technical investigationsFull-time or Part-time (Min 4 days) opportunities consideredJoin the Leidos life days program and accrue up to 12 days additional days of leave each yearOur team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here https://www.leidos.com/company/global/australia/careersDo Work That MattersLeidos Australia delivers technology and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life.  Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.Your New Role and ResponsibilitiesAn exciting opportunity exists to join a team focused on sustaining and introducing new capabilities into service for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Systems supported include:Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)Ruggedised Portable Computing SystemsWeather Stations and Weather RADAR equipmentHydrographic survey systemsOur Mission Systems Engineers maintain and evolve the ICT product baseline and interface structures for multiple delivered sub-systems. They also assist in the smooth transition of new capabilities into service.Reporting to the Technical Lead, the Mission Systems Engineer willDevelop and maintain mission system software baselines for the delivered mission systems including:Building software imagesTesting applicationsTesting interfacesApplying Group Policy, security controls, patches and updatesMaintain effective integration between all mission system elementsUsing a whole-of-system approach, conduct investigations into reported defects/problems in the system.Assist in the coordinate and planning of mission system Security Accreditation within the Defence ICT Cyber-Security Accreditation FrameworkDesign, implement and support technical solutionsManage/develop technical documentation defining systems configuration and design processProvide technical advice to Leidos maintenance team and RAN end usersWork with junior engineering staff to expand mission engineering depth and expertise.Provide inputs into potential enhancements to the delivered mission systemsWhat You’ll Bring to Make an ImpactBachelor's degree in either Computer Systems, Telecommunication/Network, or Mechatronics/Robotics engineering.Experience with IT infrastructure and platforms such as Windows, Linux, and Active Directory Experience implementing ICT security controls and settingsEngineering experience, preferably within the Defence industryWorking knowledge and Experience with Defence ICT Cyber-Security AccreditationExperience deploying and managing software applications onto hardware systemsAn understanding of the key elements/phases of Systems Engineering and Integrated Logistics Support activities necessary to maintain the systemsExperience developing engineering artefacts (Applications for Deviation, Problem Reports, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), engineering investigation reports, specialist engineering design, etc.)Experience in risk and hazard identification/management within a Cyber-Security regulatoryDon’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes – if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application.  We’re most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go.Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common PurposeProviding our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It’s about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase – Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.Next StepsTo apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.Recruitment process - 1 virtual interview and/or 1 face-to-face & background checks.Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please get in touch with our Careers team careers.au@au.leidos.com if you’d like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refu