Who We Are: Nova Systems are the only wholly Australian owned Major Service Providers (MSPs) supporting Defence's Capability, Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG). We provide Australian sovereign capability to the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Delivery Division (GWEODD) who look after the acquisition and sustainment of a broad range of Explosive Ordnance (EO) capabilities for the Australian Defence Force. GWEODD currently manages thirty-eight acquisition projects and sustains over one thousand munition types (including thirty-five types of complex guided weapons). With the government announcements around increasing Sovereign Capability in Defence, we have opportunities for enthusiastic project managers to join our expanding team working to support GWEODD. About the role: As a Guided Weapons Engineer working on GWEO projects you will be working alongside other guided weapons, explosive ordnance and armament projects personnel. Our preference would be for candidates that have prior Defence and/or Guided Weapons or Explosive Ordnance experience. What you may be involved in: Development and review of engineering artifacts used to maintain and/or certify weapons, whilst complying with client engineering management systems, Providing specialist engineering consulting services to our clients in the area of guided weapons procurement Weapons integration and system sustainment Coordinating and managing technical outcomes within a professional engineering team Design and compliance activities related to in-service management of explosive ordnance. What we would expect from you: An Engineering degree in a suitable field and at least 2 years relevant experience, or a technical/trade background with 8 years of demonstratable relevant Defence experience. Relevant experience in engineering artefact development and review activities. Sufficient maturity to undertake independent design development and/or review; and Desirable skills: A demonstrably elevated level of professional knowledge on guided weapon systems, equipment, or technology. Experience working to support defence acquisition or sustainment projects. Familiarityandconversance with some or all the following: Guided weapons / munitions, Defence technical regulatory frameworks (preferably Guided weapons / EO), Explosive ordnance, materiel management, technical management, Certification/integration activities, and EO / weapons-related Land, Sea, and Air operations experience Life at Nova - it all adds up With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter. Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people. Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are: Generous Parental Leave : Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks Professional and Personal Development : Up to $5,000 per year of allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year can be used towards wellbeing such as a gym membership or assets related to wellbeing activities Additional Leave : Ranges from - Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks), and Community Service Flexibility : We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people Dress For Your Day : We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust Reward & Recognition Program : Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more Employee Assistance Program : for employees and family members Annual ANZ conference : Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun Wellbeing Hub with access to health and fitness content Access to Defence Health and Travel Insurance Free Flu Vaccination annually Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice Nova Employee Share Offer An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive culture Social activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari - we don't like to take ourselves too seriously You can view the full range of benefits at https://www.novasystems.com/au/careers/life-at-nova-systems APPLY NOW Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Paul in the Nova Talent Acquisition Team on (08) 8252 7100. Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation. Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference. Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests. To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation, please visit our website.