Defence RF Countermeasures Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Employee stock purchase plans

Flu shots and skin checks

Career development

Job summary

KBR Australia seeks a Countermeasures Engineer (Defence Electronics & RF Systems) to join its Defence engineering team in Adelaide. Working with Defence personnel and industry partners, you will review designs, verify test evidence, and support release of Mission Fills in accordance with regulatory frameworks.

This role offers exposure to specialised Defence programs and may involve travel. The ideal candidate will hold an Accredited Bachelor's in Engineering, have at least three years

Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Minimum three years' relevant post-graduate engineering experience.
• Technical Proficiency Level 4, or ability to immediately attain.
• Experience in Systems Engineering within Defence projects operating under the One Defence Capability System.
• Experience within Defence Joint or Land domains during the past five years.
• Experience in the design, integration, or support of RF, communications, electronic warfare, or related systems.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or ability to achieve.
• Australian citizenship and a current NV1 Security Clearance with ability to obtain and maintain NV2 if required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering design reviews of Force Protection Electronic Countermeasure (FPECM) Mission Fills.
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of laboratory and field-based testing activities.
• Review and assess technical documentation, verification evidence, and engineering artefacts.
• Exercise delegated technical authority within approved Defence engineering frameworks.
• Perform Technical Data Assessments of system data and engineering packages.
• Support the continuous improvement and maintenance of the LCRC Engineering Management System.
• Collaborate with Mission Fill developers and stakeholders to ensure compliance with Defence engineering, safety, and assurance requirements.
• Contribute technical expertise to field trials and capability verification activities.
• Support engineering governance, technical certification, and approval processes.
• Promote safe engineering practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Systems engineering

Defence engineering knowledge

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Accredited)

Job description

KBR Australia seeks a Countermeasures Engineer (Defence Electronics & RF Systems) to join its Defence engineering team in Adelaide. Working with Defence personnel and industry partners, you will review designs, verify test evidence, and support release of Mission Fills in accordance with regulatory frameworks.

This role offers exposure to specialised Defence programs and may involve travel. The ideal candidate will hold an Accredited Bachelor's in Engineering, have at least three years