Systems and Software Engineer

We have several immediate permanent employment opportunities for Systems and Software Engineers to join our Canberra team.  You will be supporting Defence clients in Communications, Aerospace and EW domains. 

Your experience could span on or more of the the following areas;

• Systems Engineering
• Project management
• Project Support
• Software Engineering
• Test and evaluation / V&V

You will be an experienced engineer with formal training / experience in test and evaluation to support the increasing verification and validation requirement for our Defence client. You will participate in various domestic and international test activities. The role will be part of a small team led by a very experienced T&E practitioner, and will provide opportunity for learning and development in T&E conduct.

What we would like from you:

• Engineering degree (Software or Electrical Engineering);
• Ideally a minimum of 3-5 years of experience exposed to Defence project methodology;
• Exposure to Verification and Validation (highly regarded);
• Experience conducting test and evaluation activities (Highly regarded);
• Previous experience working in the CASG or SPO environments (highly regarded). 
• Ex ADF disciplines highly regarded.

About you: 

• Australian Citizenship with a current or recently suspended AGSVA clearance (NV2 preferred, nut will consider NV1);
• Have excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build rapport with our clients;
• Be a team player with a can-do attitude. 

What it’s like to work with us:

As a professional services firm, we recognise that it’s our people who are our greatest asset. At Nova we work on some pretty interesting, diverse and at times highly complex projects. We ensure employees have the opportunity to work in a unique environment that is fun and down-to-earth, while having the support to perform to the best of their ability in the safest possible manner.

We commit to giving all employees the opportunity to grow their skills, gain valuable experience and develop professionally. Everyone at Nova can expect open, direct communication from their leaders and peers. Everyone at Nova can expect to be rewarded for their efforts.

We commit to providing equal opportunities to all Novan’s, and recognise that honesty, fairness, mutual respect and the responsible exercise of power are fundamental to achieving equity for all.
 
What you get beyond the pay cheque:
 
With a strong company culture and high retention rate, Nova Group has been recognised as one of "Top 50 best places to work" in Australia. In addition, Nova was recently ranked in the "Top 50 Most Innovative Companies".

• Flexible working conditions;
• Access to Defence Health, Travel and Life Insurance;
• Annual 3-day Conference;
• Personal and Professional Development Allowance (Up to $5000) and Leave;
• Reserve Leave;
• Loyalty Leave;
• Purchased Leave;
• Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice;
• Serious Illness Leave;
• Nova Employee Share Offer;
• Mentoring Program;
• Innovation Program;
• Do you own a Safari Suit or Kaftan? Sense of humour required 

If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please call our internal talent team on (08) 8252 7100.

No recruitment agencies please.