Systems Engineer – Australian Security Accelerator Program (Start ASAP)

Join MITRE | Australia’s ASAP program as a Systems Engineer to contribute to national security projects with global collaboration and mentorship.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Working on priority national security projects focused on architecture design, mission assurance, digital engineering, and technology integration within the Australian context.
• Applying model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and related approaches to design and evaluate systems supporting Australia’s defence, intelligence, and whole-of-government security initiatives.
• Supporting sponsor engagement activities by collaborating with technical teams, program managers, and operational users to align solutions with mission objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Building systems engineering artifacts such as architecture models, interface definitions, requirements traceability matrices, risk assessments, and decision analysis products.
• Gaining practical exposure to tools and frameworks like SysML, MagicDraw/Cameo, and digital engineering environments.
• Learning how Australian national security priorities drive capability development across Defence and Intelligence agencies.
• Collaborating with Australian-based and international teams to deepen understanding of allied engineering approaches and the MITRE ecosystem.
• Receiving structured mentorship from senior engineers in Australia and the U.S.
• Participating in a two-week immersion at MITRE’s U.S. headquarters near Washington, D.C. and Boston, Massachusetts.
• Transitioning into a permanent systems engineering role at MITRE | Australia upon program completion.

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• A Bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7 or higher) in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Early to mid-career experience, including recent graduates with strong academic foundations or several years of relevant professional experience.
• Working knowledge of systems engineering concepts such as requirements analysis, architecture development, lifecycle planning, and system validation.
• Exposure to or familiarity with MBSE tools and techniques (e.g., SysML, Cameo/MagicDraw, or similar platforms).
• Strong critical thinking and structured problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration in multi-disciplinary teams and conveying technical ideas clearly.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV2 security clearance.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including for the two-week immersion in the United States.
• Ability to work a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Completion of an Honours, Master’s, or PhD degree, or 5+ years of relevant post-Bachelor’s professional experience.
• Hands‑on experience supporting or leading MBSE, digital engineering, or architecture modelling efforts in government, defence, or critical infrastructure domains.
• Familiarity with Australian Defence capability frameworks and acquisition processes.
• Experience contributing to complex systems architecture, interface definition, requirements traceability, or system‑of‑systems design.
• Knowledge of the Australian national security environment and allied collaboration through partnerships such as AUKUS or Five Eyes.
• Current NV1 or NV2 clearance, with eligibility to obtain a Positive Vetting (PV) clearance if required.
• Demonstrated ability to work across cross‑sector teams in technically and operationally complex environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.
• Exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth.
• A culture of innovation embracing adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and partnership.

Training & Development

• Structured mentorship from senior engineers in Australia and the U.S.
• Participation in a three-month immersive program with real-world challenges and international collaboration.
• Two-week immersion at MITRE’s U.S. headquarters for global perspective and integration into MITRE’s international network.

Career Progression

• Transition into a permanent systems engineering role at MITRE | Australia after program completion.
• Opportunities to lead, innovate, and contribute long-term to projects critical to Australia’s national interest.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible