Engineers

Whizdom ·whizdom.shazamme.com

Location Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
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Systems Engineer (Jama & Cartia)

About the Company
Our client is a leading organisation delivering complex engineering and technology programs within the Defence and Government sectors. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration and technical excellence, they support critical capabilities that contribute to Australia's national interests. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Systems Engineer with experience in requirements management and systems engineering to join their high-performing team.

About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Systems Engineer to support the delivery of complex projects through effective requirements management, traceability, verification and systems engineering activities. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will utilise Jama Connect and Cartia to manage engineering artefacts, support project governance, and ensure solutions meet stakeholder and customer requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Role Responsibilities
  • Manage and maintain requirements within Jama Connect and Cartia.
  • Capture, analyse, document and validate stakeholder, system, and operational requirements.
  • Establish and maintain end-to-end requirements traceability.
  • Support systems engineering activities across the project lifecycle, including design, integration, verification, validation and acceptance.
  • Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including requirements specifications, traceability matrices and verification reports.
  • Coordinate and support technical reviews, audits and governance activities.
  • Assist with configuration management and change control processes.
  • Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, customers and subject matter experts to ensure project objectives are achieved.
  • Support testing and verification activities to demonstrate compliance with project requirements.
  • Provide regular reporting on requirements status, project risks, issues and engineering progress.
What You Will Bring:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience in systems engineering, requirements engineering, or project engineering roles.
  • Hands-on experience using Jama Connect for requirements management, traceability, and verification activities.
  • Experience using Cartia within an engineering, project, or asset management environment.
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and the engineering lifecycle.
  • Experience developing requirements documentation, verification plans and traceability matrices.
  • Knowledge of configuration management and change control processes.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Defence, Government, Rail, Aerospace, or other highly regulated industry experience will be highly regarded.
What Is on Offer
  • Opportunity to work on nationally significant Defence and Government programs.
  • Exposure to complex engineering and technology projects.
  • Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
Security Requirements
Applicants must hold a current Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance (NV1 or NV2) will also be highly regarded.
Australian Citizenship is mandatory due to the nature of the work and security requirements associated with the role.

How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submissions close COB Friday the 7th of August 2026.

Please call Lisa Berjak on 0480 011 550 for any further information. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client-requested checks.
 
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
  • We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
  • We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
  • We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
 
Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long-term career goals. We even give you a best in industry merch pack! Even if this role isn’t the exact fit for you, we would love a chat, contact us to find out more!

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The Engineers role with Whizdom is based in Canberra, ACT, AU.
Is the Engineers role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Whizdom.
What experience level is the Engineers role?
The Engineers position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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