Why this role stands out
Accelerate your career as a Systems Engineer with this high-impact role at Pinaka Technology Solutions, where you will lead complex integrations and influence strategic outcomes within a vital Defence environment. You will thrive in this position if you possess strong systems design expertise and value the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements combined with the professional prestige of a long-term engagement. Apply today to advance your technical leadership skills and contribute to critical national infrastructure.
Quick overview
Job description
Systems Engineer - Systems Design Edinburgh TSPV
Systems EngineerMust have an active Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance.
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid).
RFQ Details- RFQ ID: RFX31029; Portal Reference: AGO26_27-015
- Agency: Defence Australia
- Closing Date: 3 November 2026, 10:00am (Australia/Sydney)
- Estimated Start Date: 10 December 2026 (indicative)
- Initial Contract Duration: Twelve months; indicative end date 9 December 2027
- Extension Term: Two extensions of twelve months, at the Commonwealth's discretion
- Number of Extensions: 2
- Experience Level: System Design (DESN), Level 5
- Security Clearance: Top Secret Positive Vetting clearance (TSPV) is required to be held and maintained for this role.
- Location of Work: RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia
- Working Arrangements: Hybrid; access to work from home arrangements. Domestic travel as required.
- Maximum Hours: 1,840 hours across 230 days
Job DetailsThe Systems Engineer will oversee complex integrations across multi-vendor components, manage technical risk and ensure consistent application of design patterns, which is essential to maintaining system resilience and sustainment efficiency.
Key Duties and Responsibilities- Communicate complex engineering concepts in clear, actionable terms to senior management, technical leaders, and external partners, shaping organisational understanding and influencing strategic outcomes.
- Designs large or complex systems.
- Undertakes impact analysis on major design options and trade-off.
- Proven ICT experience in a range of deployment environments.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the application and integration of Defence Security Principles.
- Demonstrated network architectural knowledge and application.
- Awareness of Geospatial products and end-uses.
- Extensive Defence experience.
We know the government ICT market and we keep things straightforward. We take time to understand your background, your goals and the type of role that suits you. We believe transparency is about more than rates and our margins are fair and always disclosed.
What you can expect from us- Fair, disclosed margins
- Clear communication at every stage
- Honest advice on fit and competitiveness
- Visibility on submissions and process status
- A professional and respectful experience
- PAYG through Pinaka
- Third-party payroll
- Self-employed (own ABN)
With a single, transparent and fixed margin, we ensure compliance to all state and payroll laws. So that is one less thing for you to worry about.
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