Aviation Systems Architect – C4IEW | Canberra | NV1

Aviation Systems Architect – C4IEW | Canberra | NV1

Aviation Systems Architect - C4IEW

Location: Canberra (Onsite).

What to Submit

1. A tailored resume in docx format

RFQ Details

- Citizenship: Australian citizenship is required.

- RFQ ID: RFX17525

- Agency: Defence Australia

- Closing Date: 10/Nov/26 10:00 (Australia/Sydney)

- Estimated Start Date: 01/12/2025

- Initial Contract Duration: 24 months

- Extension Term: 12 months

- Number of Extensions: 1

- Experience Level: Level 3 - Advanced Practitioner

- Security Clearance: Minimum of NV1

- Location of Work: ACT

- Working Arrangements: Fairburn, ACT. Other locations to be considered, ACT

- Maximum Hours: 8 hours per day

Job Details

The Systems Section within the Directorate of Aviation Capability Management ensures that Army Aviation systems integrate effectively with broader Defence systems. This includes supporting current aviation capabilities and preparing for future projects. The C4ISR position within the Systems Section provides specialist advice and support to the Aviation Branch’s strategic objectives. It plays a central role in enhancing existing systems and developing new capabilities in communications, command and control, computing, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Providing expert advice on Army Aviation C4ISR system design, implementation, and information exchange standards to enable digital modelling and integration with command and control systems.

- Supporting system design, testing (verification and validation), certification, and compliance with relevant military and civilian standards.

- Delivering monthly progress reports and other updates as required.

- Engage and collaborate with stakeholders to develop plans and identify issues and risks.

- Communicate effectively—both verbally and in writing—with SO1 Aviation Systems and other Defence personnel.

- Establish and maintain a support network across Defence (military, APS, contractors) and industry to achieve required outcomes.

- Manage work hours and tasking to deliver outputs on time and to the required standard.

- Apply industry best practices and comply with relevant standards and regulations.

Technical Skills

- Systems and Software Engineering - Systems Engineering

- Defence Capability Life Cycle

- Army HQ Modelpedia

- Defence Contract Management Handbook

Why choose Pinaka

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