Countermeasures Engineer: Defence RF & EW Systems

Rfshop Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Employee stock purchase plans

Flu shots, skin checks and discounted?

Career development: Online learning

Job summary

KBR in Australia is seeking a Countermeasures Engineer (Defence Electronics & RF Systems) to join our specialised team. You will review designs, support testing, and ensure mission-critical capabilities meet Defence standards while interfacing with engineers and stakeholders across projects.

You will manage documentation, contribute to field trials, and support governance and certification processes in a dynamic defence environment.

Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum three years' post-graduate engineering experience.
• Technical Proficiency Level 4, or ability to attain.
• Experience in Systems Engineering within Defence projects.
• Experience within Defence Joint or Land domains in past five years.
• Experience in RF, communications, electronic warfare, or related systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• CPEng status or ability to achieve.
• Experience supporting acquisition, delivery, or introduction into service of Defence RF systems.
• Experience planning and executing Test & Evaluation activities, including DT&E and AT&E.
• Experience working within Defence engineering management, governance, and certification frameworks.
• Australian citizenship and a current NV1 Security Clearance with ability to obtain NV2 if required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering design reviews of FPECM Mission Fills.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute laboratory and field-based testing activities.
• Review technical documentation, verification evidence, and engineering artefacts.
• Exercise delegated technical authority within approved Defence frameworks.
• Perform Technical Data Assessments of system data and engineering packages.
• Support maintenance of the LCRC Engineering Management System.
• Collaborate with Mission Fill developers to ensure Defence compliance.
• Contribute to field trials and capability verification activities.
• Support certification and approval processes.
• Promote safe engineering practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Systems Engineering

RF & EW systems

Defence project experience

Technical communication

Security clearance NV1

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

KBR in Australia is seeking a Countermeasures Engineer (Defence Electronics & RF Systems) to join our specialised team. You will review designs, support testing, and ensure mission-critical capabilities meet Defence standards while interfacing with engineers and stakeholders across projects.

You will manage documentation, contribute to field trials, and support governance and certification processes in a dynamic defence environment.