SeniorFull TimeEN
About the role
We’re looking for a Senior Aerospace Engineer with Defence / Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group experience to support the Aircraft Life Support Management Unit (ALSMU).
This is a client-facing role providing engineering leadership, technical governance, and assurance across Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE), working directly with Defence stakeholders.
This role will suit someone who enjoys combining hands-on technical with broader capability and people mentorship, and who values disciplined, well-governed delivery in complex environments.
What you will be involved with
Review and approve technical artefacts, including Formal Advice, Risk Assessments, and ALSE Standards updates, in accordance with the ALSMU Engineering Management Plan
Review technical capability across ALSMU (engineers and specialists) and grant engineering authority in line with the established governance framework
Maintain and improve ALSMU engineering management plans, processes, and instructions used by the Capability Planning Team
Mentor and support ALSE engineers and specialists across system safety, risk management, and human factors, including coordinating and delivering continuation training sessions
What we would like from you
Australian citizen and with a current or recently suspended Australian Government security clearance
Life at Nova – it all adds up!
With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.
Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people.
Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are:
You can view the full range of benefits at https://www.novasystems.com/au/careers/life-at-nova-systems
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Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.
Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests.
To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation, please visit our website.
Veteran
Nova Systems is a Veteran Employment Supporter of the Veteran Employment Program. We value the skills Veterans bring and encourage Veterans and Defence partners to apply. Nova supports our Veterans through reserve leave and top-up pay entitlements. No need to tailor the use of Defence language in your resume, we prefer to see this however, please let us know if you need support with your application. We also ensure all applications receive a response and feedback when appropriate.
ITAR
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. To learn more, please visit: www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances
NOVA SYSTEMS
Nova Systems is Australia’s largest privately-owned Defence company with global reach. We are leaders in capability assurance and systems integration solving complex challenges in innovative ways.
We are relied on to develop and test capabilities critical to national security and safety. We are trusted to integrate mission systems solutions and develop software and products that protect lives every day.
For 25 years, Nova has brought a different perspective. From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand, and solve. We have strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, and Singapore.
But what makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate. At Nova Systems, we see things differently.
