Land Communications Technical Lead in Canberra, Australia

Description

Land Communications Technical Lead

Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here https://www.leidos.com/company/global/australia/careers

Do Work That Matters

Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.

Your New Role and Responsibilities

In this role you’ll help create the next generation of integrated robust, flexible and sustainable land communications capabilities. You’ll work with a team of diverse technical experts and industry partners to craft compelling solutions and approaches to meet demanding customer requirements for their major programs of record. In Leidos Australia you’ll underpin the timely delivery of solution outcomes to the customer meeting extensive requirements within a constrained budget and delivery timeframe.

You’ll report into Leidos Chief Engineer for Land and Sea Systems and be an integral part of Leidos Australia’s solution architecture community. In the role you will help Leidos secure new business in Land Communications through compelling technical thinking, solutions and approaches to customer challenges. You’ll also assist to mobilise new programs and provide technical oversight of our land communications research and development, generation and sustainment activities

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Designing land communications solutions and approaches

• Engaging technical thought leaders in Leidos globally and locally and with relevant industry stakeholders

• Act as the SME and instil confidence with land communications customers and delivery partners

What You’ll Bring to Make An Impact

• Tertiary qualification in electrical engineering, computer science, or proven background of technical leadership within Defence/Industry delivering complex solutions

• Experience managing all phases of the Defence capability life cycle, from requirements through development, acquisition, and sustainment.

• Completion of ATSOC/CTMC or equivalent, demonstrating expertise in tactical operations and management in Defence environments.

• Operational deployment experience, with a proven ability to manage challenges and execute Defence missions in dynamic, high-pressure environments.

• Experience working with the LNIC, supporting integrated communications and network services, for Defence operations.

• Familiarisation with tactical waveforms, cryptographic systems, tactical data links (Link 11, Link 16, Link 22, Variable Message Format (VMF))

Don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes – if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application. We’re most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go.

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold a current NV-2 security clearance.

Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common Purpose

Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It’s about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase – Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.

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.

Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network,Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.

Next Steps

• To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.

• Recruitment process – virtual / face to face interview & background checks.

• Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.

• We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team [email protected] if you’d like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

REQNUMBER: R-00154661

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.