Systems Engineer

Posted:
1/12/2026, 5:21:38 AM

Location(s):
New South Wales, Australia ⋅ Williamtown, New South Wales, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community?

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.  We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. 


Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. 

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information.

Role Title: Systems Engineer

Role Description:
The Service Provider shall provide systems and software engineering services associated with requirements engineering, engineering metrics, integration engineering, Verification and Validation (V&V), test and evaluation, and technical performance measures. The required services may include:

  • conduct capability and concept development; conduct requirements analysis and development;
  • conduct design and implementation;
  • conduct V&V;
  • conduct certification and support;
  • plan and deliver engineering services, regulatory compliance, resource management, and project outcomes; and
  • conduct reviews of contract deliverables.

Systems engineering services. Software engineering services. Requirement specifications.

  • V&V services/plans/procedures.
  • Design documents and specialist engineering reports.
  • Engineering plans/procedures/reports.
  • Hazard analyses and reports.
  • Certification.
  • Contract documentation plans and reports.

Services are to be provided by personnel holding professional engineering qualifications that cover the relevant subject areas and with extensive experience in the required systems and software engineering services.

Services are to be provided commensurate with relevant Australian and International Standards, regulations, and Defence requirements.
Service providers are to employ industry best practice when undertaking the Services.

Essential Requirements:

  • A qualified practitioner with higher degree qualifications or relevant industry experience of more than 8 years.

Required Security Clearance Level: NV1

Location: Newcastle

Weekly Hours: 40