Expression of Interest – Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Professionals

Trinzic; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary and annual reviews

Parental leave

Job summary

KBR in Australia seeks a range of GWEO professionals to contribute to Australia’s growing guided weapons and explosive ordnance capability. The roles cover engineering, integration, safety, sustainment and project delivery across defence programs.

Successful candidates will engage in complex defence projects, work with stakeholders to ensure safety and compliance, and support ongoing capability development while maintaining an NV1 level security clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in guided weapons, explosive ordnance, defence systems or related programs.
• Knowledge of systems engineering, safety assurance, integration, testing, certification or sustainment activities.
• Active NV1 Defence security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support Australia’s GWEO capability programs across delivery, integration, sustainment and enhancement of weapon systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant and safe program execution.

Skills

GWEO experience

Systems engineering

Safety assurance

Defence procurement

Tools

NV1 Clearance (Defence)

Job description

Title:

Expression of Interest – Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Professionals

At KBR – We do things that matter.

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

Think.KBR.com

KBR in Australia

With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

The Opportunity:

Are you a skilled professional looking to contribute to Australia's growing Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) capability?

We're seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced GWEO Engineers, Explosive Ordnance Specialists, Systems Engineers, Weapons Integration Engineers, Safety Engineers, Test & Evaluation Specialists, Technical Officers, Logistics and Sustainment Professionals, Project Managers, and Capability Development Professionals to support some of Australia's most significant defence programs.

Join a rapidly growing sector focused on delivering, integrating, sustaining, and enhancing advanced weapon systems that strengthen Australia's sovereign defence capability.

We're interested in professionals with:

• Experience in guided weapons, explosive ordnance, defence systems, munitions, aerospace, maritime, or land capability programs
• Knowledge of systems engineering, safety assurance, integration, testing, certification, or sustainment activities
• Experience in project delivery, logistics support, asset management, reliability, or capability development
• Strong stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills
• Defence industry, Defence Force, or government experience

Whether your expertise is in weapons systems, explosive ordnance, systems integration, safety engineering, sustainment, logistics, or program delivery, we'd love to hear from you.

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Negative Vetting 1 Defence Security Clearance at a minimum. Only candidates holding an NV1 Clearance or above should apply.

What we will offer you:

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
• Flexible working
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• Paid parental leave
• Income protection
• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging/Novated leasing
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.