Fundamentals of Mission Engineering
Fundamentals of
Mission Engineering
Delivery: Hybrid (online with three-day in-person learning component)
Delivery location: Adelaide University
Key Dates
Course dates: 27 April 2026 – 25 May 2026
Applications Open: 22 January 2026
Application Close Date: 22 April 2026.
This course is inclusive of an in-person learning component which will span across three business days from 12 May 2026 – 14 May 2026.
Limited places available. Applications will be processed on a rolling first-come, first-served basis.
Please note that the above date(s) may be subject to change.
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Learning Outcomes
- Design and optimise mission architectures to address complex scenarios and enhance operational performance.
- Apply interdisciplinary knowledge to solve defence challenges, integrating Systems Engineering, C2, Radar, CISREW, and Defence Systems.
- Evaluate mission effectiveness using advanced metrics, including sensitivity analysis and performance monitoring.
- Collaborate in workshops to develop and test mission architectures, advancing innovative and adaptive problem-solving.
Course Outline
This course has a total time commitment of 50 hours. A breakdown of course components appears below:
| Course Component | Duration | Delivery | |
| Week 1 | Introduction Workshop | 1 hour | Virtual |
| Week 2 | Learning Modules | 6 hours | Online (self-paced learning) |
| Week 3 | Learning Modules | 6 hours | Online (self-paced learning) |
| Week 4 | Industry Case Studies | 3 days | In-person, face-to-face |
| Week 5 | Learning Modules | 6 hours | Online (self-paced learning) |
| Week 6 | Learning Modules | 6 hours | Online (self-paced learning) |
| Completion Session | 1 hour | Virtual |
Course Fees
The pricing for each course is $3,200 per learner.
All SMEs and students are eligible for a 25% discount on each booking. Contact workforce@dtb.solutions for more information.
Please note that any travel expenses related to in-person components of this course will be at the learner’s own expense.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete an online course registration form and have the following documents handy:
- Transcript(s)
- Relevant certificates
- Employer letters
An invoice for applicable course fees will be issued once formal acceptance into the course is confirmed.
If you have any follow up queries or require any other information prior to submitting your application, please contact Justin Sawyer, Industry Upskilling Project Officer at workforce@dtb.solutions.
Eligibility Criteria
This course is suitable for:
- Existing defence professionals who want verification of their combat systems engineering skill set or want to upskill in combat systems engineering
- Engineers and suitably qualified and experienced technicians who would like to transition into a career in defence industry.
We encourage qualified engineers, highly experienced technicians or industry professionals with the relevant backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to:
- Graduate engineers
- Engineers and experienced technicians (2-5 years’ experience)
- Senior engineers (5-10 years’ experience, line management).
Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance.
Additional Information
Grant is a Chartered Professional Engineer with specialised expertise in C4ISREW systems. He has extensive experience covering areas such as Electronic Warfare, Intelligence and Communications System while serving in the Royal Australian Navy as a Weapons Electrical Engineering Officer. Currently, as Industry Specialist at UNSW’s Capability Systems Centre and Founder and CEO of Oscillo Labs, Grant applies his operational knowledge to address complex C4ISREW challenges. With Master’s degrees in Systems Engineering, Project Management and Capability Management, he brings practical insights into both technical and strategic aspects of modern Defence information systems.
ABOUT LOCKHEED MARTIN AUSTRALIA
Our CSE Micro-credentials have been co-developed with industry partner Lockheed Martin Australia and will be delivered by our university partners.
Lockheed Martin Australia is engaged in the integration and sustainment of advanced systems, products and services across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. Lockheed Martin Australia’s innovative technologies have contributed to the realisation of Australia’s national interests for over 70 years.
Our programs form a critical backbone of Australia’s current and future defence capabilities. These span from Next Generation Pilot Training, Combat Systems Integration, Rotary Wing Systems and Sustainment to 5th Generation Air Combat Capability and surveillance across all domains.
Headquartered in Canberra, the company employs more than 1,500 people Australia-wide working on a wide range of major programs spanning the aerospace, Defence and civil sectors.
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