Calling all EL1 Equivalent Engineers!

  • Location: Ideally Canberra (Symonston, ACT)
  • Security Clearance: Baseline
  • Term: Initial 12-month contract, with two 12-month extension options
  • Start: February 2026
  • Type: Minimum of 3 days per week in-office; flexible arrangements may be considered
  • Reporting to: Mr Rob Milne, Team Lead

We have three roles available!

Role 1. Safety Certification Engineer (EL1 Equivalent)

The Role: Lead the aviation certification program across the Australian and New Zealand domains. You will work with the design authority and aviation stakeholders to ensure safety certification needs are met through technical reviews, audits, and verification activities.

Key Requirements:

  • Experience:5+ years in complex developmental or government procurement programs, including 3 years in space, satellite, or aviation projects.
  • Technical Knowledge:Demonstrated understanding of engineering approaches for aviation technology development and system life cycle management.
  • Qualifications:Bachelor of Engineering in a relevant field (highly desirable).

 

Role 2. Security Certification Engineer (EL1 Equivalent)

The Role: Lead security certification and accreditation. You will manage relationships with security stakeholders, perform quality assurance, and develop engineering processes to ensure project security objectives and compliance standards are met.

Key Requirements:

  • Experience:5+ years in complex engineering programs, with at least 3 years specifically in space, satellite, or aviation-related sectors.
  • Compliance:Demonstrated experience with the Australian Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) or equivalent “secure-by-design” approaches.
  • Technical Knowledge:Understanding of GNSS, SBAS, digital signals processing, or satellite communications technology.

Role 3. Systems Engineering Team Lead (EL1 Equivalent)

The Role: Manage a team of systems engineers to elicit stakeholder needs, develop customer requirements, and lead the overall systems engineering effort. You will provide mentorship to junior engineers and ensure effective integration across all engineering specialties.

Key Requirements:

  • Experience:5+ years in complex developmental programs, including 3 years in space or aviation-related projects.
  • Technical Leadership:Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary virtual teams and manage/mentor junior systems engineers.
  • Systems Theory:Advanced understanding of systems theory and system life cycle management.

Clearance:

Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance (Baseline or higher is standard for this team composition).
**Security Clearance: Baseline required (Sponsorship available for eligible candidates)

  • To be eligible for an Australian Government security clearance, an individual must:
  • be an Australian citizen
  • have a checkable background.
  • Details about eligibility and suitability can be found on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-suitability

Why Join Enginium:

  • At Enginium, you’ll be part of a veteran-owned Australian professional services consultancy delivering meaningful engineering, project, cyber, security and risk solutions across Defence and industry.
  • We offer the opportunity to work on impactful national capability programs in a collaborative, people-first environment where your skills are respected, your voice is valued, and your growth is supported.
  • With a strong focus on professional development, flexibility, and work-life balance, Enginium provides more than just a job — it offers a career where you can make a real difference while being part of an inclusive, high-performing team.

About:

  • United in purpose, we advance innovation across consulting, engineering, cybersecurity, and technology — enabling business excellence worldwide.
  • In October 2025, Enginium, founded by Rob Milne in 2008, and Para Bellum Solutions joined forces – expanding our collective capabilities. Enginium brings deep Defence engineering expertise across Systems Engineering (including Maritime, ICT, Cyber, and Combat Systems), Marine Engineering, Systems Safety, Requirements, and Mechanical and Electrical Engineering — strengthening the group’s ability to deliver end-to-end technology and engineering solutions.
  • Para Bellum Solutionsis a consulting firm supporting government and industry across strategy, project management, business development, and workforce solutions. With a strong commitment to impactful outcomes, Para Bellum has established itself as a trusted partner in navigating complex challenges. Both companies are 100% Australian and veteran-owned.

Veterans and Reserve members are strongly encouraged to apply.

Before you apply: **Security Clearance – Baseline is required (Sponsorship available for eligible candidates)

To be eligible for an Australian Government security clearance, an individual must be an Australian citizen.

 

Please email us at [email protected] with the following details

  1. Your current CV/Resume
  2. Confirm that you are an Australian Citizen
  3. Confirm that you have an Australian Government Security Clearance by providing your CS ID (if you have it on hand) or by providing your full legal name and date of birth, so that we can perform our security check.