Expression of Interest – Systems Modeller (Digital Engineering)

KBR, Inc.; Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Competitive salary

Paid Parental leave

Income protection

Career development opportunities

Career development: Online learning,

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking a Systems Modeller to capture and integrate digital engineering environments for Defence. The role involves developing mission engineering models and collaborating with clients and project teams. To qualify, candidates should have a degree in Systems Engineering or related field and 5+ years of experience in digital systems design. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working conditions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in digital systems design and integration.
• Proven experience in systems architecture development within Defence or regulated environments.
• Eligibility for Australian Government Security Clearance (NV1 or higher).
• Strong proficiency in MBSE methodologies and tools (SysML, UML).
• Eligibility for Australian Government Security Clearance (NV1 or higher).

Responsibilities

• Capture and model concepts, requirements, and designs for complex Defence programs.
• Develop and sustain MBSE architectures.
• Engage with Defence clients and project teams.
• Ensure integration and traceability across lifecycle phases, from requirements through to verification.
• Contribute to the growth and enablement of Digital Engineering Infrastructure, including the Systems Integration Laboratory and virtual collaboration environments.
• Engage with Defence clients, project teams, and industry partners to define architecture strategies.
• Manage configuration and databases for digital engineering toolchains.
• Ensure compliance with Defence standards and cybersecurity protocols.
• Deliver technical documentation and reporting on modelling activities.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Digital Systems Design

MBSE Methodologies

Agile/SAFe Frameworks

Coding Languages (Python, JavaScript)

Education

Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

CATIA Cameo

Enterprise Architect

AFSIM

ANSYS

AFSIM

ANSYS

Job description

Expression of Interest – Systems Modeller (Digital Engineering)

Title: Expression of Interest – Systems Modeller (Digital Engineering)

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.

The Opportunity

KBR is executing a Digital Engineering strategy to manage complexity, leverage technical capability, and deliver speed to capability for Defence. This strategy includes enabling digital engineering environments and facilities, as well as executing Defence programs to develop, host, and integrate systems as models, architectures, or digital twins.

Role Overview

• Capture and model concepts, requirements, and designs for complex Defence programs.
• Perform Mission Engineering using mission threads and scenarios to support modelling in the customer problem space.
• Develop and sustain MBSE architectures using tools such as CATIA Cameo, Enterprise Architect, AFSIM, or ANSYS.
• Ensure integration and traceability across lifecycle phases, from requirements through to verification.
• Contribute to the growth and enablement of Digital Engineering Infrastructure, including the Systems Integration Laboratory and virtual collaboration environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate mission engineering models and simulations using MBSE tools.
• Define end-to-end architecture solutions aligned with technology standards and roadmaps.
• Collaborate to mature capability enablement through environment design, model development, and reporting.
• Validate and integrate externally sourced models into system or enterprise frameworks.
• Enhance KBR’s Digital Engineering knowledge base through reusable artefacts and configuration scripts.
• Engage with Defence clients, project teams, and industry partners to define architecture strategies.
• Manage configuration and databases for digital engineering toolchains.
• Ensure compliance with Defence standards and cybersecurity protocols.
• Deliver technical documentation and reporting on modelling activities.

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

Essential

• Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in digital systems design and integration.
• Proven experience in systems architecture development within Defence or regulated environments.
• Strong proficiency in MBSE methodologies and tools (SysML, UML).
• Eligibility for Australian Government Security Clearance (NV1 or higher).

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications and professional recognition (CPEng, ACS).
• Experience in innovation, capability development, and Agile/SAFe frameworks.
• Familiarity with DevOps, coding languages (Python, JavaScript), and secure systems design.

Benefits Of KBR

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)
• Flexible working conditions
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid Reservist leave
• Income protection
• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging/Novated leasing
• Discounted employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts
• 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.