Deputy Engineering Manager

Deputy Engineering Manager Kirra Services pty ltd Canberra ACT $175,000 per year full-time onsite

Kirra Services is experiencing significant growth in its capabilities for major government and enterprise clients. We are looking for a Deputy Engineering Manager to join a Federal engagement. This role presents a prime opportunity to contribute to large-scale projects, with an immediate vacancy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Engineering Manager in directing engineering activities throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Manage systems engineering functions, encompassing requirements management, integration, interface control, and verification and validation (V&V).
• Facilitate interoperability between Army and Navy systems in joint and maritime operational settings.
• Liaise with Defence stakeholders and industry partners to harmonise technical outcomes and address issues.
• Guarantee adherence to Defence engineering standards, policies, and certification prerequisites.
• Participate in test planning, trials, and capability acceptance processes.
• Support the integration of capability into operational environments, including maritime and amphibious contexts.
• Contribute to governance activities, such as configuration control and engineering design reviews.
• Ensure engineering activities are aligned with program schedules, milestones, and delivery targets.

Skills & Experience:

• A degree qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Maritime, or a related field).
• Australian Citizenship.
• A current NV1 security clearance or the capacity to obtain one.
• Experience working within the Department of Defence, preferably in Land and/or Maritime domains.
• A robust understanding of systems engineering lifecycle activities.
• Highly developed organisational and analytical proficiencies.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across Defence and industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Highly Desirable:

• Experience within the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) environment.
• Exposure to joint capability programs that include both land and maritime systems.
• Experience in marine or maritime engineering settings.
• Demonstrated capacity to support complex integration and interoperability challenges.
• Experience contributing to engineering governance, assurance, and certification activities.