Our name isn’t the only thing that’s unique about Leidos Australia. We’re a complex systems integration company building world-class solutions across government and defence that ensure peace of mind for the entire nation. Supported by global backing from our US network,we’re trusted by our customers to deliver the most innovative answers to their most complex challenges. Seriously interesting work that benefits and safeguards every Australian. That’s where you come in.

Leidos is in a significant growth phase which means opportunities are available now and in the future for talented Systems Engineers that want to work on exciting projects that really do make a difference to Australia.

We have an Engineering hub in Melbourne that falls part of our project teams which focusses on delivering national capability to our Defence customer. 

As a system engineer you would be part of a freshly created team setting up the acquisition project to deliver capability, with a strong view to the Through Life Support Contract, to ensure ongoing sustainment of the capability.

As an Engineer you would contribute to requirement management, product selection, characterisation and interface management, design and integration, and verification activities. You will enjoy providing technical solutions to a wide range of difficult (and interesting) problems, to meet the capability effect-in a manner that can be sustained for the life of the capability.

Our new team members will ideally have previous experience in the defence industry, or an engineering or maintenance organisation. Practical experience is essential and ideally coupled with a Bachelor of Engineering.

Technical skills are important but we can train and guide you if you don’t have all the criteria. Just as important are the personal attributes. We want flexible, open minded individuals that are happy to work in an agile and growing organisation. You will have a proactive approach with a strong ability to understand broader business, identify and develop relationships to help us achieve the company objectives. 

You will also have experience in some of the following:

Managing packages of technical work on stand-alone products and integrated systems

Performing technical risk assessments

Having a qualification (CPEng), or working towards this would be an advantage

Experience with the introduction into service of integrated COTS products

At Leidos you’ll enjoy 12 weeks’ paid parental leave as a primary carer, flexible work practices, discounted health insurance, novated leasing and more. Foster your career through complete access to learning and development and mentoring opportunities, we have a strong track record of internal promotion and career transitions. Join a company who acknowledges “People First”. 

As a business we are focusing on setting people up for success and ensuring there is exposure to a variety of projects, so individuals can develop not only specialist skills, but broaden their experience within the defence field.  If this sounds like you and you have the right attitude coupled with the willingness to learn and wanting to be part of a team of professional engineers that are leading the field – apply today

Redefine Possible for your career at Leidos.

This role does requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold at a minimum a NV2 Clearance.