Senior / Principal Systems Engineer - MBSE

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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reference
Job reference 1274963
location
Location Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
sector
Sector Infrastructure
function
Function Engineering & Design
type
Employment type Permanent
date
Date published June 15, 2026

Overview


We are currently recruiting Systems Engineers with extensive MBSE experience to support major Defence, based in Canberra. The positions are aimed at Senior or Principal-level engineers who enjoy solving complex, working closely with clients, and influencing real-world capability outcomes.


Applicants must have current NV1 clearance.



Location-          Canberra, ACT


Duration-          Permanent, Full-time, Monday-Friday


Salary-             $150,000 - $200,000 + Super



Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively with clients and internal teams to deliver systems engineering solutions across complex projects
  • Apply systems engineering principles and modelling approaches, including the use of MBSE tools, to support concept development and capability delivery
  • Contribute to the development of system architectures, requirements, and analytical outputs
  • Engage with stakeholders to understand needs and support delivery of practical, fit-for-purpose solutions
  • Support technical workshops, design reviews, and key project deliverables
  • Communicate technical outcomes clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team

Required Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
  • Systems Engineering experience within Defence environment

  • Exposure to MBSE / digital engineering approaches and relevant toolsets such as SysML, CATIA (Cameo), Enterprise Architect or Capella, etc…

  • Experince using DOORS Classic or NG

  • NV1 Clearance

  • Solid understanding of INCOSE Systems Engineering principles.

  • Further qualifications such as CPEng, INCOSE ASEP/CSEP is desirable but not required

Please contact 0448 220 849 or michael.ogborne@airswift.com for more information

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