T&E Systems Engineer

Azooa is preparing a response for 2026-150-Joint-LC4S-RFQ – LC4S KEY017 – L4140 CDT T&E Systems Engineer and is seeking a suitably qualified contractor with strong Defence systems engineering, Test & Evaluation, verification and validation, C4 systems, CASG and Land domain experience.

Overview

Role title: T&E Systems Engineer

Market positioning: Senior Systems Engineer – Test & Evaluation / Land C4 Systems

Program: LAND 4140 – Land C4 Modernisation

Client environment: Defence / CASG / LC4S Branch / LCSS SPO / L4140 CDT

Location: Russell Offices Canberra preferred, or Defence Plaza Melbourne

Priority location: Canberra candidates will be considered as a priority

Vacancy: 1

FTE: 1.0

Start date: ASAP

End date: 30 June 2027

Extension: Extension option available

Clearance: Minimum NV1

ITAR requirement: Yes

Work arrangement: Minimum 3 days onsite per week

Core Purpose

The role will support the Land C4 Modernisation Project, which is delivering next-generation Land Command, Control, Communications and Computing capability into the Joint Land Force.

LAND 4140 will modernise and enhance Land C4 systems at the operational and tactical level to improve command and control, intelligence, sensors and weapon system effects across the Land Domain.

The T&E Systems Engineer will operate as an embedded part of the Land C4 Systems Branch within the Communications Delivery Team, supporting systems engineering and Test & Evaluation activities across acquisition work packages.

Scope / Responsibilities

The successful contractor will be responsible for:

• Applying professional systems engineering knowledge to support development, integration and delivery of Defence capability.
• Supporting LAND 4140 capability outcomes across Tactical Communications Network, Battlefield Telecommunications Network, Battlefield Management System and Deployable Information Environment work packages.
• Working under limited direction to undertake complex systems engineering tasks.
• Preparing technical certification plans and engineering documentation.
• Supporting systems specifications, engineering plans and materiel capability lifecycle artefacts.
• Providing engineering advice to support land-worthiness of military equipment and systems.
• Conducting and supporting Test & Evaluation activities, including:
• Preview T&E
• Acceptance T&E
• Operational T&E support
• In-Service T&E support
• Managing Verification and Validation processes.
• Ensuring compliance with system, safety and performance requirements.
• Applying Defence T&E frameworks, policies, governance and CASG engineering policy.
• Supporting risk management across engineering and T&E activities.
• Establishing milestones and advising on task allocation and responsibilities.
• Reviewing and updating engineering documents.
• Providing advice on decisions affecting results, deadlines, budget and delivery success.
• Reviewing Contract Deliverable Requirements within contract timelines.
• Providing concise engineering advice across the broader CASG systems engineering skill set.

Key Deliverables

Key deliverables may include:

• Technical certification plans.
• Systems engineering documentation.
• Engineering plans and specifications.
• Verification and Validation plans, procedures and reports.
• Test & Evaluation planning inputs.
• Preview T&E and Acceptance T&E support.
• Operational T&E and In-Service T&E support.
• Risk assessments and mitigation recommendations.
• Verification Cross Reference Matrix inputs.
• Engineering artefact reviews and updates.
• Contract deliverable reviews.
• Technical advice for CASG and LAND 4140 decision-making.
• Support to land-worthiness and engineering governance requirements.

Mandatory / Essential Criteria

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering.
• Minimum 4+ years’ systems engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of the Defence T&E function.
• Experience engineering complex Defence systems, including C4 capabilities.
• Experience conducting or supporting T&E activities.
• Ability to perform complex technical work across multiple lines of effort and deliverables.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering standards, methods, tools and applications.
• Ability to analyse requirements and recommend T&E options.
• Ability to meet technical and project objectives.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to gain and hold Technical Authority under the Technical Regulatory Framework – Land.
• Current Australian Government security clearance of at least NV1.
• Ability to work onsite for a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Ability to support ITAR-related requirements.

Desirable Criteria

Highly desirable experience includes:

• Broader systems engineering experience across Defence acquisition environments.
• Strong understanding of ICT architectures, networks, platforms, cyber / security compliance and governance.
• Previous Defence, Army or CASG experience.
• Experience assessing and evaluating technical risk.
• Understanding of radio and satellite communications.
• Chartered Professional Engineer status through Engineers Australia.
• National Engineering Register registration.
• Verification Cross Reference Matrix
• V&V Plans
• V&V Procedures
• V&V Reports
• Experience conducting tests, trials and demonstrations.
• Experience supporting tactical communications, battlefield management systems or deployable ICT environments.
• Ability to apply creative and innovative solutions for Defence stakeholders.

Engagement Details

• Program: LAND 4140 – Land C4 Modernisation
• Role: T&E Systems Engineer
• Branch: LC4S Branch / LCSS SPO / L4140 CDT
• Location: Russell Offices Canberra preferred, or Defence Plaza Melbourne
• Canberra candidates will be prioritised
• Start: ASAP
• End: 30 June 2027
• Extension option available
• FTE: 1.0
• Onsite requirement: Minimum 3 days per week
• Contract model: Time and Materials
• Maximum CV length: 4 pages

Clearance and ITAR Requirements

Minimum clearance required:

• NV1

This position may require access to US export-controlled materiel.

Candidates may be asked to disclose:

• Dual citizenship with another country
• Country of birth
• Eligibility to access US-controlled export material

Appointment may be conditional on approval to access US-controlled export material in accordance with relevant export control requirements.

RFQ Relevance

This role is highly relevant for senior systems engineers and T&E specialists who have worked across Defence acquisition, CASG, Land systems, C4 capability, tactical communications, verification and validation, and engineering governance.

Strong candidates will have experience across:

• Defence systems engineering
• Test & Evaluation
• Verification and Validation
• LAND 4140 or Land C4 environments
• CASG engineering governance
• C4 systems
• Tactical communications
• Battlefield management systems
• Radio or satellite communications
• Technical certification and engineering documentation
• Risk assessment and engineering assurance

Candidates with current NV1 clearance, CASG experience, Land domain experience and proven T&E / V&V capability will be especially well aligned.

Rate Guidance

Maximum rate: $157.93/hour including super

If operating through your own company, please provide your hourly rate plus GST.

Azooa generally recommends bidding at approximately 85% of the maximum rate to improve competitiveness and value-for-money positioning.

Azooa recommended winning bid rate: approximately $134.24/hour including super

If operating through your own company: approximately $134.24/hour plus GST

Equivalent daily rate using an 8-hour day:

• Maximum daily rate: approximately $1,263.44/day including super
• Azooa recommended daily rate: approximately $1,073.92/day including super

Competitiveness guidance:

• Below $134/hour including super: stronger chance of winning
• Around $134–$145/hour including super: competitive where Defence T&E and systems engineering experience is well aligned
• Above $145/hour including super: less competitive unless specialist LAND 4140, CASG, C4, V&V, NV1 or communications systems experience justifies it

Higher rates may still be considered where niche Defence engineering expertise, clearance, ITAR suitability or strong Land C4 domain fit outweigh rate.