Systems Engineer L2

  • R0154075
  • Hybrid
  • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  • Full time
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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 L2

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:    Yes
  • Required Quals/Memberships/accreditations:    Engineering Qual
  • Experience working in complex projects

Required Security Clearance Level: NV1 min

Location: Newcastle or Canberra

Weekly Hours: 40

       

Compensation Details:

$AUD

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

02/16/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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