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Engineering - Architecture
Deputy Engineering Manager
Engineering - Architecture
#46487
Remote / WFH
Amentum
Job Description
Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernise the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution.
Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community?
We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information.
Role Title: Deputy Engineering Manager
Background and Scope:
LAND 8710 is a complex Defence program delivering joint Army and Royal Australian Navy capability, requiring integration of land systems into maritime environments.The Deputy Engineering Manager will be responsible for supporting the Engineering Manager in delivering and assuring the technical integrity of a complex, joint Army - Navy capability. The role oversees systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle, including requirements management, integration, verification and validation, and technical risk management, with a strong focus on ensuring interoperability between land and maritime environments. The task involves coordinating closely with Defence stakeholders, including Army, RAN, CASG, and industry partners, to manage interfaces, compliance, and certification requirements. The position also supports governance, configuration control, and design reviews, ensuring that engineering outputs meet Defence standards and that the capability can be safely and effectively integrated, tested, and delivered within program constraints.
Responsibilities:
Support the engineering manager in leading and delivering all engineering activities across the project lifecycle
Oversee systems engineering functions, including requirements management, interface control, integration, and verification & validation
Ensure interoperability between Army and RAN systems within a joint operational and maritime environment
Coordinate with Defence stakeholders (Army, RAN, CASG) and industry partners to align technical outcomes and resolve issues
Essential Requirements:
Degree qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems or Maritime Engineering, or related discipline).
Australian Citizenship.
Hold or ability to obtain NV1 security clearance.
Experience in a Department of Defence, preferably in Maritime or Land Domain.
Highly developed organisational and analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop positive working relationships through high level communication skills.
Desirable Requirements:
Previous exposure to Australian Defence Force (ADF) Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group and/or Marine Engineering Industry.
Required Security Clearance Level: NV1
Location: Canberra
Weekly Hours: 40
Compensation Details:
AUD
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
06/16/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community?
We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information.
Role Title: Deputy Engineering Manager
Background and Scope:
LAND 8710 is a complex Defence program delivering joint Army and Royal Australian Navy capability, requiring integration of land systems into maritime environments.The Deputy Engineering Manager will be responsible for supporting the Engineering Manager in delivering and assuring the technical integrity of a complex, joint Army - Navy capability. The role oversees systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle, including requirements management, integration, verification and validation, and technical risk management, with a strong focus on ensuring interoperability between land and maritime environments. The task involves coordinating closely with Defence stakeholders, including Army, RAN, CASG, and industry partners, to manage interfaces, compliance, and certification requirements. The position also supports governance, configuration control, and design reviews, ensuring that engineering outputs meet Defence standards and that the capability can be safely and effectively integrated, tested, and delivered within program constraints.
Responsibilities:
Support the engineering manager in leading and delivering all engineering activities across the project lifecycle
Oversee systems engineering functions, including requirements management, interface control, integration, and verification & validation
Ensure interoperability between Army and RAN systems within a joint operational and maritime environment
Coordinate with Defence stakeholders (Army, RAN, CASG) and industry partners to align technical outcomes and resolve issues
Essential Requirements:
Degree qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems or Maritime Engineering, or related discipline).
Australian Citizenship.
Hold or ability to obtain NV1 security clearance.
Experience in a Department of Defence, preferably in Maritime or Land Domain.
Highly developed organisational and analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop positive working relationships through high level communication skills.
Desirable Requirements:
Previous exposure to Australian Defence Force (ADF) Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group and/or Marine Engineering Industry.
Required Security Clearance Level: NV1
Location: Canberra
Weekly Hours: 40
Compensation Details:
AUD
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
06/16/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
