Senior Software Engineer - DHFCS

About the role

Babcock is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the sustainment and enhancement of the Defence High Frequency Communications System (DHFCS), which connects Australian Defence Force command centres with deployed aircraft, ships and land forces. You will work with a high degree of independence, leading software maintenance and engineering changes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver software maintenance activities and engineering changes, developing and maintaining software components and associated simulators.
• Lead technical investigations, analyse software issues and design, implement, integrate and test software solutions in line with approved engineering processes and standards.
• Oversee software changes through the Software Development Environment (SDE).
• Collaborate with integration and test personnel to resolve issues found during testing.
• Support customer approvals and the controlled release of software into the operational environment.

Required profile

• Accredited (Washington Accord) bachelor's degree in software engineering; Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or another relevant technical discipline also considered.
• Extensive relevant experience in technical/engineering roles, including software development, requirements analysis, integration and testing, configuration management and version control.
• Previous experience or knowledge of communications systems, radio-frequency components or associated systems.
• Experience using a modern Integrated Development Environment.
• Previous experience in Defence under an ASDEFCON engagement or a comparable regulated environment.
• Understanding of the Defence Capability Life Cycle.
• Eligibility to obtain the appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines; pre-employment checks may be required.

What we offer

• Agile work environment with onsite and remote work, plus a laptop and working-from-home kit if needed.
• Compressed hours and flexible working options.
• Leave entitlements including annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave and defence reservist leave.
• Career growth support, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and study leave.
• Employee discounts through beRewarded, novated leasing options and a corporate shares plan.
• Wellbeing support through an online programme and an employee assistance program.