Combat Systems Engineer

We’re supporting a major Defence organisation delivering complex naval combat systems and warfare capability across long‑term sustainment and upgrade programs.

This role sits within a highly experienced combat systems team supporting front‑line naval platforms, with a strong focus on systems integration, lifecycle support, and technical stewardship rather than detailed design.

The Role
As a Combat Systems Engineer, you will play a key role across the end‑to‑end lifecycle of naval combat systems, working closely with Defence stakeholders, platform engineers, and project teams. Your focus will include:

• Supporting the integration of combat systems into naval platforms
• Managing configuration change, obsolescence, and capability upgrades
• Reviewing and validating technical artefacts and design outputs
• Conducting problem investigations, defect analysis, and technical risk assessments
• Providing technical authority within a governed engineering framework
• Contributing to verification, validation, and acceptance activities
• Engaging directly with Commonwealth and Defence stakeholders

The focus is operational systems, integration, and sustainment in a naval environment.
 
About You
You will bring strong defence systems engineering experience, ideally gained within a naval or maritime context. Key background requirements:

• Demonstrated experience with naval combat or warfare systems
• Exposure to systems such as weapons, sensors, radar, ordnance, or missile systems
• Strong understanding of how combat systems integrate with ship platforms
• Experience supporting capability upgrades and in‑service platforms
• Confidence working within regulated defence engineering environments
• Strong stakeholder and project engagement skills

Applicants with an ex‑Navy weapons engineering background are highly regarded, however experienced defence engineers from industry with deep warfare systems exposure are also encouraged to apply.

What’s on Offer

• Long‑term, stable Defence programs based in Perth
• Meaningful work supporting Australia’s maritime capability
• Exposure to multiple naval platforms and future programs
• Collaborative engineering environment with clear governance
• Opportunity to influence lifecycle decisions and technical outcomes
• Flexible working arrangements where program‑appropriate

Security & Eligibility

• Australian Citizenship is essential
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance

If you would like further information, please reach out directly to Ben Stagg via [email protected]