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ASAC brings its full suite of Systems Engineering, Safety Assurance, and Integration capabilities to Australia's most complex and safety-critical industries - from high-speed rail networks to defence platforms, space systems, and intelligent infrastructure.

6
Industry Sectors
20+
Major Programs
100%
Australian Focus
8
Service Disciplines
Railway & Transportation
Defence
Space
Aviation
Mining, Oil & Gas
Software & AI
Railway & Transportation
Rail · Signalling · MetroETCS · CBTC · SCADA · PTC
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Sector 01

Railway & Transportation

Australia's Most Trusted Rail Assurance Partner

Railway and transportation infrastructure sits at the heart of Australia's economic and social fabric. ASAC is the country's leading independent assurance partner for complex rail programs - from metropolitan metro and light rail systems to heavy freight corridors and high-speed projects.

We apply our full suite of services - Systems Engineering, Safety Assurance, Railway Signalling, and Geospatial Intelligence - to deliver confidence across the entire rail program lifecycle. Our engineers have worked on the largest and most safety-critical rail programs in Australia and internationally, providing both technical depth and regulatory credibility.

From requirements definition and system architecture through to commissioning assurance and operational readiness reviews, ASAC ensures rail programs reach their destination safely, on time, and within regulatory compliance.

ASAC Capabilities in Rail
System Safety Case Development
Signalling Design Review & Assurance
ETCS / CBTC / SCADA Engineering
Hazard Identification & RAMS
Independent Safety Assessor (ISA)
Verification & Validation Programs
Commissioning Readiness Reviews
Operational Risk & Change Assurance
Systems Engineering Management Plans
AI-Powered Level Crossing Safety
Programs & Clients
Sydney Metro Transport for NSW Metro Tunnel Melbourne Cross River Rail QLD ARTC Alstom · Siemens · Thales
EN 50126EN 50128EN 50129 ETCSCBTCSCADA RISSBIEC 62279
Defence
Defence Systems AssuranceDEF STAN · MIL-STD · ASDEFCON
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Sector 02

Defence

Engineering Assurance for Australia's Sovereign Capability

Australia's defence programs demand the highest levels of systems assurance, safety integrity, and engineering rigor. ASAC provides independent technical support to Defence programs spanning land, air, maritime, and cyber domains - operating within the strict regulatory and contractual frameworks of the CASG, ASDEFCON, and international defence standards.

Our team brings deep systems engineering and safety assurance expertise to defence platforms, infrastructure, and complex integrated systems. We work alongside prime contractors and Defence directly to deliver credible, auditable assurance that programs meet their safety, reliability, and capability requirements - on schedule and within sovereign policy constraints.

ASAC Capabilities in Defence
System Safety Program Plans (SSPP)
Platform Systems Engineering
Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA)
ASDEFCON Compliance Support
RAM Analysis & FMECA
Integrated Logistic Support (ILS)
V&V for Safety-Critical Software
Independent Technical Authority (ITA)
Architectural Design Trade Studies
Requirements Engineering & Traceability
Programs & Domains
Land Systems Air Platforms Maritime Systems C4ISR Infrastructure Base Infrastructure
MIL-STD-882EDEF STAN 00-056ASD-STE100 ISO/IEC 15288ASDEFCONCASG
Space
Space Systems AssuranceSatellite · Launch · Ground Segment
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Sector 03

Space

Assuring Australia's Role in the New Space Economy

Australia's space industry is growing rapidly - from the Australian Space Agency's strategic roadmap to sovereign satellite capability and commercial launch operations. ASAC brings the systems engineering and assurance discipline required to develop, verify, and operate complex space systems where the margin for error is zero.

We support spacecraft developers, ground segment operators, and launch service providers to build credible safety cases, manage systems complexity, and demonstrate compliance with ECSS standards and the Australian Space Activities Act. Our geospatial intelligence capability extends naturally into satellite-derived data applications - enabling ASAC to add value at every stage of the space program lifecycle.

ASAC Capabilities in Space
Spacecraft Systems Engineering
Mission Safety & Risk Assessment
Ground Segment Architecture
ECSS Standards Compliance
Launch Safety Case Development
Satellite-Derived Data Analytics
Interface Management (ICD)
Software V&V for Space Systems
FMEA & Fault Tree Analysis
Regulatory Licensing Support (ARSP)
Application Areas
Earth Observation Communications Satellites Launch Vehicles Ground Control Systems Sovereign Space Capability
ECSS-E-ST-10ECSS-Q-ST-30IEC 61508 ISO/IEC 15288ARSPSpace Activities Act
Aviation
Aviation Safety SystemsCASA · ADS-B · ATM · CNS
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Sector 04

Aviation

Safety Assurance for Australia's Airspace and Aviation Systems

Aviation is one of the most safety-regulated industries in the world - with good reason. ASAC supports aviation programs, airport infrastructure developers, and air navigation service providers with independent systems engineering and safety assurance services that meet the demanding requirements of CASA, ICAO, and international aviation standards.

From Air Traffic Management (ATM) system upgrades and Communication, Navigation, Surveillance (CNS) infrastructure to airside systems integration and unmanned aerial systems (UAS), ASAC brings disciplined safety engineering to programs where the cost of failure is unacceptable.

ASAC Capabilities in Aviation
Aviation System Safety Assessment
ATM Systems Engineering
CASA Regulatory Support
CNS Infrastructure Assurance
Airside Systems Integration
Functional Hazard Assessment
UAS / Drone Safety Cases
Airport Infrastructure Engineering
Safety Management System (SMS)
Human Factors Integration
Application Areas
Air Traffic Management Airport Infrastructure UAS / Drone Systems CNS Upgrades Defence Aviation
ICAO Annex 11ARP4761ARP4754A DO-178CDO-254CASAEASA
Mining, Oil & Gas
Resources & Energy SystemsProcess Safety · HAZOP · Functional Safety
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Sector 05

Mining, Oil & Gas

Process Safety and Systems Assurance for Resource Industries

Australia's mining, oil, and gas industries operate complex systems in remote, hazardous environments where safety failures have catastrophic consequences. ASAC provides independent technical assurance and systems engineering services that help resources companies manage process safety, control system integrity, and operational risk at scale.

Our services span functional safety assessments for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), HAZOP facilitation, and independent verification of control and safety logic - through to full systems engineering support for major capital projects. We help operators build and maintain credible safety cases that satisfy the Regulator and protect their workforce and assets.

ASAC Capabilities in Resources
Functional Safety Assessment (IEC 61511)
HAZOP & HAZID Facilitation
Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
Process Safety Management
Control System Integration Assurance
Safety Case Development & Review
SIL Determination & Verification
RAM Analysis for Plant Systems
Mine Automation Systems Engineering
Major Hazard Facility Compliance
Application Areas
Open Cut & Underground Mining LNG Processing Offshore Platforms Pipeline Infrastructure Mine Automation
IEC 61511IEC 61508HAZOP AS/NZS ISO 31000SILAPI 14C
Software Development & AI
AI & Software EngineeringComputer Vision · Digital Twin · SIL
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Sector 06

Software Development & AI

Intelligent Systems Engineered for Safety-Critical Environments

Digital transformation is reshaping infrastructure - and so is the demand for software and AI solutions that meet the rigorous safety and assurance standards of safety-critical industries. ASAC combines deep software engineering discipline with our core systems assurance expertise to develop and certify intelligent solutions that work safely in the real world.

Our flagship AI capability targets rail safety - using computer vision and machine learning to detect level crossing risks in real time. Beyond rail, we develop digital twins, simulation environments, embedded safety-critical software, and data analytics platforms for clients across transport, defence, and resources. Every solution we build is engineered to be verified, validated, and defensible under regulatory scrutiny.

ASAC Capabilities in Software & AI
AI-Powered Safety Systems
Computer Vision & Real-Time Detection
Level Crossing Risk AI
Digital Twin Development
Safety-Critical Embedded Software
Software V&V (DO-178C / EN 50128)
Simulation & Test Environments
Data Analytics & Dashboards
ML Model Assurance
Software Requirements & Architecture
Application Areas
Rail Safety AI Infrastructure Digital Twins Defence Software Systems Autonomous Systems Operational Intelligence
PythonTensorFlowPyTorch EN 50128DO-178CIEC 62279 Digital TwinISO/IEC 25010

Standards & Frameworks We Work Within

Every sector ASAC operates in carries its own regulatory landscape. Our team is fluent across the full spectrum of international and Australian standards.

EN 50126 EN 50128 EN 50129 IEC 61508 IEC 61511 IEC 62279 ISO/IEC 15288 MIL-STD-882E ARP4761 DO-178C ECSS-E-ST-10 AS/NZS ISO 31000 ASDEFCON ICAO Annex 11 ISO 9001 PMBOK

Ready to Work With ASAC?

Whether you're at the beginning of a major program or need independent assurance at a critical milestone, our team is ready to support your sector.