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Systems Engineer

Williamtown Nsw, AUS; Williamtown NSW; Williamtown NSW,; Australia
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

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:

  • Support the maintenance and currency of project engineering plans and processes, including the Engineering Management Plan (EMP) and Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP).
  • Develop and coordinate engineering reports in accordance with project standards and direction.
  • Support the engineering team to conduct reviews of technical data, including CDRLs, plans, Technical Instructions, RFIs, CCPs, and ECPs.
  • Support the engineering team to undertake reviews of internally generated furnished data and the verification of furnished services.
  • Liaise with stakeholders to develop and maintain project architecture documentation.
  • Support the project team with document and configuration management activities.
  • Review and develop project engineering decision records in support of authorised engineering decision making.
  • Support the project at stakeholder meetings and working groups, as directed.
  • Provide engineering input on current and emerging project risks to support project risk management activities.
  • Support system integration and verification and validation (V&V) activities.
  • Support the development of project requirements and the monitoring of system delivery against those requirements.
  • Provide engineering input on design maturity and compliance against project requirements and standards.
  • Support the engineering team in addressing system security and Reliability, Maintainability and Availability (RMA) requirements.

Essential Requirements:

  • Eligible to access US Export Controlled (ITAR) information
  • Worked in complex projects
  • Engineering Qualification

Desirable Requirements:

Experience with Air Traffic Management

Required Security Clearance Level: NV1

Location : Newcastle or Canberra

Weekly Hours: 40 hours

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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