Jobs at Nova Systems

Develop and maintain data pipelines, models, ETL workflows, validation processes, and interfaces for defence modelling and simulation data. Transform complex simulation outputs into reliable datasets for experimentation, analysis, visualisation, and capability assessment. Collaborate with modelling and simulation engineers, software engineers, analysts, and domain specialists. The role requires Python, SQL, data-quality practices, and the ability to work in offline or restricted environments supporting UK Ministry of Defence projects.

Two-year graduate program offering structured training, mentoring, professional development, and placements across consulting, engineering, software, defence, logistics, HR, finance, and commercial functions. Graduates contribute to client projects across defence and industry in Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, or Brisbane, with opportunities for permanent employment after program completion. Applicants must be Australian citizens able to obtain an AGSVA security clearance and demonstrate communication, analytical, stakeholder engagement, adaptability, and teamwork skills.

Multiple Defence opportunities supporting acquisition, sustainment, integration, transition, and capability delivery across electronic warfare and intelligence systems. Positions include project management, project support, systems engineering, software engineering, and logistics support in Canberra and Edinburgh. Candidates will develop Defence documentation, support procurement and governance activities, collaborate with Defence stakeholders and industry partners, and contribute to mission-critical capability outcomes. Australian citizenship and an active or reinstatable security clearance are required.

Supports Navy patrol boat and hydrographic vessel maintenance by sequencing workpacks, managing dependencies, updating integrated docking schedules, resolving conflicts, forecasting progress, identifying schedule risks, and preparing schedule analysis and reporting. The role requires coordination with clients and project teams, managing changing defects and work-in-progress, and delivering accurate outputs under deadlines in a defence maintenance environment.

Manage integrated logistics support for Australian Defence maritime strategic communications projects across the capability lifecycle. Coordinate Defence stakeholders, develop ILS documentation and artefacts, review contract deliverables, advise on policies and legislation, assess contractor logistics activities, analyze complex logistics issues, and support IOC/FOC assurance. The role requires leadership in complex stakeholder environments, Defence acquisition and sustainment expertise, and eligibility for an NV2 security clearance.

Lead engineering delivery for modelling and simulation projects, translating user requirements into software and hardware designs, monitoring quality and timelines, supporting development across the engineering lifecycle, and resolving technical issues with software engineers and data analysts. The role includes creating user stories, testing and accepting capabilities, developing minimum viable products and concept demonstrators, and leading customer demonstrations. Work supports defence customers and requires collaboration with military operators, regular client-site travel, UK nationality, and eligibility for SC clearance.

Provides reception and office administration for a Fremantle office, including visitor and call management, meeting room coordination, supplies, maintenance, onboarding, travel bookings, expense reconciliation, executive support, events, and workplace safety and security coordination. This is a permanent part-time, office-based role requiring Australian citizenship, eligibility for an AGSVA security clearance, strong communication and organisational skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, and occasional travel.

Coordinates requests for information across Defence capability programs, managing stakeholders, actions, governance, technical inputs, security considerations, export controls, and information release matters. The role tracks risks and dependencies, resolves barriers, supports decision-making, and maintains relationships across Defence, industry, engineering, and operational stakeholders.

Manage complex Defence capability projects across acquisition, delivery, sustainment, and governance lifecycles. Responsibilities include schedules, budgets, risks, resources, contracts, stakeholder engagement, capability gates, governance documentation, reporting, and continuous improvement. The role supports Electronic Warfare and Intelligence Systems programs and requires collaboration with Defence, ADF, industry, and international stakeholders within a regulated environment.

Manage complex Defence capability projects across acquisition, sustainment, and the full capability lifecycle. Responsibilities include schedules, budgets, risks, resources, governance documentation, contract deliverables, stakeholder engagement, capability gate progression, reporting, and continuous improvement. The role supports Electronic Warfare and Intelligence Systems programs and requires collaboration with Defence, ADF, government, industry, and international stakeholders within a regulated environment.

Lead Defence programs in Canberra, overseeing delivery, budgets, governance, resources, client relationships, commercial performance, business development, risk, and people leadership. The role manages multiple projects, drives continual improvement, supports capture and bid activity, and ensures contract outcomes and sustainable growth. Applicants need senior Defence industry experience, strong stakeholder and commercial skills, Australian citizenship, and a current AGSVA NV1 clearance or eligibility to obtain one.

Consultants will provide engineering and advisory support across Defence technology and mission projects. Responsibilities include developing technical solutions, assessing systems and processes, identifying improvements, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, managing stakeholder relationships, and preparing technical reports and project documentation. Positions span systems, software, DevSecOps, cyber, safety, verification and validation, integration and testing, architecture, and mission engineering. Applicants must be Australian citizens with active or suspended NV1 clearance and relevant Defence industry experience.

Manage small-to-medium Defence projects across the capability lifecycle. Develop project plans, schedules, risk and change registers; monitor scope, budget and schedule; lead resources and subcontractors; handle commercial activities and compliance; engage stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.

Provide integrated logistics consultancy for Defence projects: assess systems and processes, deliver technical solutions, engage stakeholders, prepare technical reports, and support multi-project delivery.

Provide explosive ordnance engineering consultancy to Defence clients: review requirements, assess risks, deliver technical advice and reports, solve complex engineering problems, support multidisciplinary teams, and build long-term client relationships.

Create and maintain integrated docking schedules, sequence and deconflict workpacks, update forecasts, assess schedule impacts, identify risks/opportunities, and provide schedule analysis and reporting to support EW defence projects.

The role involves providing specialist engineering support in Defence contexts, focusing on systems engineering lifecycle activities, verification, validation, and safety assurance, while collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams.

Nova Systems is seeking expressions of interest from professionals with Defence experience for future opportunities in engineering, project delivery, logistics, and corporate services in complex environments.

Nova Systems is seeking professionals across multiple disciplines such as EO Engineers, Cyber Engineers, ILS Consultants, and Project Managers to support the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance programs for the Australian Department of Defence.

Nova Systems offers tailored graduate opportunities in engineering and consulting roles. Graduates will work on real projects, gaining hands-on experience while developing their skills with guidance from experienced professionals.