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Role Overview
Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. The Engineering Delivery Lead will head a centralised engineering support team for Maritime initiatives, focusing on sustaining and introducing new capabilities to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The role will enable the team to sustain and introduce new Maritime capability through new technology and tools, improve the operational reliability of Maritime platforms, and drive the engineering, technical, risk and assurance capability needed to deliver the Navy’s Maritime platform capability and sustain the operational service life of Naval Systems and Technology solutions.
Responsibilities
- Drive engineering outcomes, allocate technical resources, and set the team’s tempo.
- Serve as the primary customer-facing technical lead, fostering confidence and alignment with the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA).
- Apply structured approaches to design, assurance, and risk management within the Defence environment.
- Support the development of graduate engineers to ensure capability growth and team continuity.
- Contribute to reports, support design efforts, oversee task completion, participate in Change Review Boards (CRBs), and drive capability development.
Qualifications
Proven experience applying structured systems engineering approaches to design, assurance, and risk management—especially within Defence environments.Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams, allocate resources effectively, and maintain delivery momentum across complex projects.Experience engaging directly with clients (e.g., Commonwealth of Australia), building trust and guiding technical direction proactively.Practical involvement in engineering tasks, including report writing, design support, Change Review Boards (CRBs), and capability development.While not essential, an interest or background in hydrography would enhance the team’s capability.Next Steps
To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.Recruitment process : 1 virtual interview and / or 1 face-to-face & background checks.Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements.We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please get in touch with our Careers team at if you’d like to discuss additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
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