Job Title:  Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC) Officer

QinetiQ is a global technology and engineering company that exists to protect lives and secure the future. We deliver mission-critical services and systems to Defence, national security, and essential industry.

Our determination to deliver and improve today, and anticipate and improve tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting and rewarding place to work and learn.

If you're driven by purpose, passionate about solving complex problems, and ready to make a real impact - there’s never been a better time to join us.

With a presence in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada, and Germany, we bring global expertise to local challenges, helping build Australia’s sovereign industrial capability for the future.

We are currently accepting expressions of interest for a FIC Officer to join our team based in Canberra.

The FIC Officer supports the planning, integration and assurance of Fundamental Inputs to Capability (FIC) across the program, ensuring that capability outcomes are coherent, sustainable and aligned with Defence intent. The role contributes to the coordination of FIC elements across the capability lifecycle, supporting informed decision-making and effective integration of people, systems, processes and industry inputs required to sustain capability.

The FIC Officer will be accountable for:

• Ensuring FIC considerations - including workforce, training, facilities, sustainment, certification, safety and industry capability and capacity—are appropriately identified, understood and integrated into program activities. The role maintains flexibility to contribute across a range of capability support functions as program priorities evolve.

• In support of the Chief Engineer (CENG), the FIC Officer also provides technical and engineering support, applying sound judgement to ensure munition contracts, below‑the‑line engineering activities and associated industry deliverables remain fit for purpose and aligned with FIC requirements. This includes supporting the review and assurance of engineering submissions, technical data packages and Engineering Management System (EMS) inputs, contributing to configuration control activities, and identifying when additional industry engagement, clarification or technical revision is required. Through these activities, the FIC Officer helps ensure technical integration supports safe, certifiable and sustainable in‑service outcomes.

• Supporting the technical development and management of Munitions Contracts and other engineering‑related contracts, ensuring ongoing fitness for purpose from a technical perspective

• Contributing to the definition; reviewing and acceptance of technical data, ensuring contractual technical deliverables meet engineering, configuration and regulatory requirements.

• Managing and coordinating below‑the‑line engineering activities, including assessment of Engineering Management System (EMS) inputs
• Identifying when OEM or third‑party engineering revisions are required and supporting technical evaluation and recommendation processes.

• Providing Change Control Board (CCB) administration and coordination support to the CENG, including preparation of papers, tracking of actions and documentation of decisions.

• Maintaining accurate records of technical changes, engineering decisions and supporting artefacts
• Providing technical analysis and support to inform engineering governance, risk assessments and assurance activities.

As a suitably experienced and well- rounded engineering and contract support professional, the FIC Officer will have:

• A degree in Engineering (mechanical, systems, aerospace or electrical) or a related technical field such as science or defence capability
• Significant relevant experience in defence engineering, technical project support or capability integration
• Experience in or working alongside CASG, Army, DOD or sustainment programs
• An understanding of Capability Lifecycle and how different inputs (people, training, logistics etc.) must align
• Exposure to capability planning or integration
• An understanding of how workforce, training systems, facilities, logistics/sustainment and industry support fit together.
• Experience in supporting engineering activities such as reviewing technical data packages and engineering documentation
• Previous experience working Engineering Management Systems (EMS) and Configuration Control processes
• Ability to support technical aspects of contracts and an understanding of ‘fitness for purpose’ in a contractual sense

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold an Australian Defence security clearance. NV1 preferrable.

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Roz Byrne, People Partner via email; rbyrne@qinetiq.com.au

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some of our benefits include:

• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Flexible work
• Purchased leave program & loyalty leave

• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave

• Annual incentive scheme
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
• Relaxed dress code

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As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever-changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage, we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans, and First Nations people. 

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.