Defence Systems Engineer - Cross-Domain Integration

Trinzic; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Competitive salary

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Job summary

KBR in Australia is seeking a Systems Engineer to support a complex, mission-critical Command & Control program delivering secure IT capabilities to Defence. You will work across cybersecurity, networks, software, and infrastructure, guiding requirements through to verification and certification.

You will join a team of engineers delivering cross-domain solutions, with opportunities for technical leadership and exposure to large-scale Defence programs.

Qualifications

• Experience applying systems engineering practices to complex IT or mission systems.
• Ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines and integrate outcomes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate technical issues into decisions.
• Experience developing engineering artefacts (requirements, ICDs, test plans, etc.).
• Degree in Engineering (or equivalent) and eligibility for ITAR access.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering practices to deliver complex, multi-domain IT and mission systems.
• Develop and manage requirements, architecture, and traceability across the lifecycle.
• Work with software, cyber, network, and test teams to drive integration outcomes.
• Define and support verification and test strategies to ensure system performance, security, and compliance.
• Contribute to design reviews, technical decision-making, and trade studies.
• Support system certification, safety, and airworthiness activities where applicable.
• Identify and resolve cross-domain system issues and integration risks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and standards.

Skills

Systems engineering practices

Cross-disciplinary integration

Communication skills

Engineering artefacts

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

KBR in Australia is seeking a Systems Engineer to support a complex, mission-critical Command & Control program delivering secure IT capabilities to Defence. You will work across cybersecurity, networks, software, and infrastructure, guiding requirements through to verification and certification.

You will join a team of engineers delivering cross-domain solutions, with opportunities for technical leadership and exposure to large-scale Defence programs.