SYPAQ Systems
Mechanical Engineer - Defence
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Important information
Contract type:
Freelance / Contract
Location:
Melbourne VIC, Australia
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
13 August 2026
What they need
SYPAQ is an industry leader in C4ISREW and autonomous systems integration, product development, and consulting services, with established engineering teams across projects in Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, and Brisbane. Our rich history of partnering with the Australian Defence and National Security community continues to deliver a true sovereign industrial capability through advanced engineering and technology services and solutions.
SYPAQ is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Melbourne based team to lead the development of an experimental testing apparatus to support current and future Defence technologies.
Utilising your Mechanical engineering skill set supported by your experience in LabVIEW, this opportunity will see you design and build an experimental test apparatus that utilises a fully automated experimental control system and a fully automated data acquisition system. The experimental test apparatus will be used to test and measure components of a carbon dioxide scrubber technology. The testing outcomes will be pivotal in the continued development of current and emerging technologies to further support Defence.
Your Qualifications / Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Registration with Engineers Australia and NER
- Australian Citizen with an Active NV1 Defence Security clearance
- Highly experienced user of LabVIEW
- Excellent written and oral communications skills essential
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Please follow the links to apply direct, for a confidential discussion contact Mark Pengilly on [0419 814 728](tel:0419 814 728) or email: [email protected]. Visit our corporate website for other opportunities with SYPAQ www.sypaq.com.au/careers-portal
Veterans are encouraged to apply
About SYPAQ
SYPAQ is experienced in the design and management of secure networks, and in the development and management of information and cyber security governance architecture in a Federal Government and Defence context to the highest security classification levels. SYPAQ has broad experience in the Certification and Accreditation of systems in Federal Government and guiding the maturity of governance frameworks in support of cyber worthiness directives in this environment.
SYPAQ’s Culture
We take pride in being a 100% Australian family owned business delivering world leading solutions to our clients locally and internationally. Our culture and values are important to us, hence we encourage people with the same vision to discuss how we can jointly achieve your personal and professional goals as part of our team.
We strongly believe in our VALUES, they underpin everything we do:
- See something. Do something!
- Achieve more together – share success.
- Be Courageous – be innovative! See the opportunity, manage the risk.
- Strive for excellence – master your craft.
- We are family – we value honesty, respect, and compassion.
SYPAQ does not accept unsolicited approaches from third-party recruitment agencies.
ACT License: ACTLHL00001973
QLD License: LHL02458-W2B3Z
VIC License: VICLHL03075
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