• Defined Skillset / Level: Systems Engineering / Engineering Management (Senior)
• Years of Experience: N/A
• FTE: 1
• Security Clearance: NV1 (or ability to obtain)
• Working Arrangement (Remote, Onsite, Hybrid): Onsite
• iDiC Client Name: Amentum
• Rate Information: Contact iDiC Talent for Permanent Placement terms  
• Exclusivity: N/A
• Additional Notes: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Role operates within a joint Army and Navy capability program requiring strong stakeholder coordination across Defence and industry.
• Onboarding Requirements: ID, Working Rights & 2 Completed Reference Checks required at Offer Stage.
• Permission to Represent (PTR): Please upload a signed PTR, including the role title to the Cover page section after clicking "apply"

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Deputy Engineering Manager will support the delivery and assurance of technical outcomes for the LAND 8710 program, which integrates land and maritime capabilities. This role provides oversight of systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle, ensuring technical integrity, interoperability, and compliance within a complex Defence environment. The position works closely with Defence stakeholders and industry partners to support successful capability delivery.

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Amentum is a global engineering and technical services provider supporting government and defence clients across complex programs. In Australia, Amentum delivers capability across Defence, infrastructure, and critical services, with a strong focus on systems integration, sustainment, and program delivery. The organisation works closely with Defence and industry partners to support mission readiness and long-term capability outcomes in highly regulated environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Engineering Manager in leading engineering activities across the full project lifecycle
• Oversee systems engineering functions, including requirements management, integration, interface control, and verification and validation (V&V)
• Ensure interoperability between Army and Navy systems within joint and maritime operating environments
• Coordinate with Defence stakeholders and industry partners to align technical outcomes and resolve issues
• Ensure compliance with Defence engineering standards, policies, and certification requirements
• Contribute to test planning, trials, and capability acceptance activities
• Support integration of capability into operational environments, including maritime and amphibious contexts
• Contribute to governance activities, including configuration control and engineering design reviews
• Align engineering activities with program schedules, milestones, and delivery objectives

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Degree qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Maritime, or related discipline)
• Australian Citizenship
• Current NV1 security clearance or ability to obtain
• Experience working within the Department of Defence, ideally across Land and/or Maritime domains
• Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle activities
• Highly developed organisational and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across Defence and industry
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Experience within the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) environment
• Exposure to joint capability programs involving both land and maritime systems
• Experience working within marine or maritime engineering environments
• Demonstrated ability to support complex integration and interoperability challenges
• Experience contributing to engineering governance, assurance, and certification activities