Company Description We are looking for a brilliant technical communicator - that loves complex mission systems of systems!
More so we're after someone who can help solve the hardest and most complex challenges faced by government in their mission, intelligence and IT environments whilst also enhancing an embedded team of technical, mission and data professionals across our established programs and projects.
As the AUKUS and Growth Solution Architecture Lead you will play a role in support of our Business Development team.
Your focus will be on systems-of-systems capabilities leveraging legacy, established and emerging technologies.
You will be a thought leader in shaping, collaborating and qualifying differentiated systems harnessing our intimate vendor relationships and global research, development and programs of record.
Locally you will sit alongside an esteemed cadre of CTOs, Chief Engineers and Technical Core Capability Leads who have intimate knowledge of their customers and technology domains.
You will proactively shape thinking of what and how our customers can meet their AUKUS Pillar II objectives in areas as diverse as undersea capabilities; quantum technologies; artificial intelligence and autonomy; advanced cyber; hypersonic and counter-hypersonic capabilities; electronic warfare; innovation; and information sharing.
You will also advocate for improved approaches to strategic service delivery by supporting digital engineering capabilities and contributing to information sharing frameworks.
Job DescriptionYou will also have:
Exceptional problem-solving capabilities in collaborative environments with a focus on simplification.High-level written and oral communication skills and excellent organisational skills.Prior experience and knowledge in the transformation of large-scale systems-of-systems mission environments is essential.Chartered or Executive Engineer status with Engineers Australia.RAN engineering charge qualification or similar from the RAAF (Squadron Leader AERO or ELECTR minimum) or ARA (Major in Signals or RAEME minimum or ATSOC graduate).A thorough understanding and working knowledge of systems of systems architectures, model based systems engineering, ASDEFCON, data architectures and vendor ecosystems and their strengths, weaknesses and specific points of leverage.The ability to create and maintain architectural documentation (i.e.
master plans, roadmaps, architectures, business cases) describing logical pathways and approaches now and into the future for sponsored areas.
These should be adaptable and abstracted where appropriate to meet disparate audience interests.Experience with relevant legacy, governance, security, mission, data, funding and/or operational constraints etc.Experience effecting global knowledge transfer in the context of local operations, mission and intelligence contexts.Extensive knowledge of current and trending mission/data/information technologies and approaches.QualificationsAbout you and what you'll bring You will have exceptional stakeholder skills and solid experience in systems of systems integration within large and complex organisations.
The core of this role is to lead the shaping, qualification and integration of complex solutions and thinking.
It is essential you ensure we understand clients' requirements to design and develop pragmatic end-to-end approaches aligned to their mission objectives.
You will be considered a senior thought leader with extensive knowledge of systems of systems integration, digital engineering, mission operations, processes, information management and data architectures.
You are familiar working with operations, mission and intelligence systems, equipment interfaces, user interfaces and data sets and their nuances when it comes to solution development.
You will at times lead and at others be part of a team that works with the clients to support and lead their strategic technology direction and drive business value.
We're looking for an individual who is:
A Swiss Army knife who can solve a myriad of problems in a variety of domains rather than just one.A universal blood donor who can rapidly assimilate in any collaborative environment with customers, vendors, academics, global colleagues and/or local colleagues.Able to operate with a high ambiguity tolerance as the challenges will never be perfectly presented nor will the solutions be simply solved.Passionate about the mission and the people who combine to deliver the outcomes.Additional InformationWhat You'll Love This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold a current NV1 or NV2 security clearance.
Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements.
This can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain proscribed countries.
At Leidos you'll enjoy 12 weeks paid parental leave as a primary carer, flexible work practices including Rostered Days Off, discounted health insurance, novated leasing and more.
We have a strong track record of internal promotion and career transitions.
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