At Silentium Defence, we’re advancing passive radar and
surveillance technologies that protect what matters most.
We are seeking a Systems Engineering Manager (SEM) to
lead the technical governance, lifecycle coordination, and systems maturity of
our advanced radar product lines. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible
for aligning multidisciplinary engineering activity with program delivery,
product evolution, and customer expectations.
Your Opportunity
As SEM, you will act as the technical authority across
allocated products and services — ensuring engineering discipline, compliance,
traceability, integration, and readiness across the full lifecycle.
You will:
- Lead engineering governance and evidence-based technical readiness
- Coordinate multidisciplinary system integration, verification & validation
- Manage product architecture, requirements and traceability frameworks
- Drive risk identification, mitigation and technical decision forums
- Steward technical maturity from development through sustainment
- Engage with Defence and customer stakeholders in reviews and trials
- Mentor engineers and uplift systems engineering capability
What You Bring
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering or related field
- Demonstrated systems engineering leadership experience
- Experience with governance, configuration control and risk management
- Background in product development, manufacturing or scale-up
- Familiarity with Agile / Lean / hybrid delivery environments
Highly desirable:
- NV1 clearance (or eligibility)
- Defence, aerospace or radar program experience
- MBSE or formal systems engineering certification
Why Join Silentium Defence?
- Work on sovereign Defence capability
- Influence product architecture and technical direction
- Lead across engineering, operations and program delivery
- Be part of a fast-growing, purpose-driven organisation
We are building the future of passive radar — and we need
strong technical leaders to help shape it.
How to Apply
Click “Apply Now” to submit your CV and cover letter
outlining your suitability for this opportunity.
Applications close 5:00pm, Friday 20 March 2026
Please note applications submitted via email will not be
accepted.
For a confidential discussion, contact People & Culture
at peopleandculture@silentiumdefence.com.au (Please include the job reference in the subject line.) Job Ref: REQ0012
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