_{03rd November, 2026}

Job Title - Software/ Standards/ Maintenance - Future Lead-In Fighter System (FLIFS) - AWSPO/ AFHQ
Job Id 1265558

• Security Clearance: NV1 Clearance
• Experience Level: Level 3 (8-11 years)
• The role closes on 13/11/2026
• Location: Williamtown, NSW / Canberra, ACT

Job Description:
This function will work under limited supervision of the VCDF Task Lead as the specification's developer. In addition, they will research the standards relevant to all project elements, with the exception of facilities, and generate the Function and Performance Specifications (FPS) for the maintenance of project elements with the exception of facilities. 
 
Essential Requirements:

• Develop high quality, traceable software FPS and artefacts for the FLIFS aircraft platform, simulators, training solutions, maintenance and operational interfaces with contracted services and live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) training systems
• Represent VCDF at various forums with a wide range of stakeholders, including operators and delivery agents
• Draft ASDEFCON Data Item Descriptions (DID)
• Participate in commercial activities
• Collaborate to build and sustain effective relationships, identify and minimise or eliminate capability risks, and resolve complex issues to achieve business outcomes
• Present verbal and written reports to committees and boards
• Applying strategic guidance in delivering a FLIFS
• Completing FPS for software, standards and maintenance elements of aircraft platform, simulators, training solutions and LVC training systems
• Populating a systems engineering database(s)
• Evaluating and reporting on tenders, and conducting vendor requirements reviews

Desirable Requirements:

• Analytical skills
• High level writing skills
• Presentation skills
• Software skills
• Graduate with an appropriate degree
• Experienced in Capability Development
• Experienced in Defence Acquisition
• Experienced in aircraft acquisition

Essential Skills:
Aerospace Engineering, Capability Development, Computer Software Maintenance, Data Analytics, Defence Capability, Defence Documentation Standards, Defence Writing Experience, Government Defence Departments, Procurement and Contracting, Programming/software development, Simulation Software, Software Integration, Systems Engineering, Technical Writing
 
Other Information:

• Required Security Clearance Level: Active NV1 Clearance required for this position (essential)
• Location: Work to be undertaken onsite with preferred location being RAAF Base Williamtown. However, Canberra (Russell Offices) may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Weekly Hours: Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week
• Some travel may be required but rarely

SFIA Skills Sought:
The planning, designing, creation, amending, verification, testing and documentation of new and amended software components in order to deliver agreed value to stakeholders. The identification, creation and application of agreed software development and security standards and processes. Adopting and adapting software development lifecycle models based on the context of the work and selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches.
 
PROG Level 4:
Designs, codes, verifies, tests, documents, amends and refactors complex programs/scripts and integration software services. Contributes to selection of the software development approach for projects, selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches. Applies agreed standards and tools, to achieve well-engineered outcomes. Participates in reviews of own work and leads reviews of colleagues' work.
Please contact Team@strategicexecutive.com or simply click apply to submit your application 
 
"We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations Australians, Australian Defence Force and First Responder veterans, women in STEM, and people of all abilities, including those registered with the NDIS."

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