Expression of Interest – Systems Modeller (Digital Engineering)

KBR, Inc.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Paid parental leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Systems Modeller to drive modelling and simulation for major Defence technology programmes in Australia. With a degree in Systems Engineering or similar and over 5 years’ experience in digital systems design, you'll play a key role in mission engineering and architecture development. The 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).

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate mission engineering models using MBSE tools.
• Define end-to-end architecture solutions aligned with technology standards.
• Collaborate on capability enablement through model development and reporting.
• Validate and integrate externally sourced models into frameworks.

Skills

Digital systems design

Systems architecture development

MBSE methodologies and tools

Agile/SAFe frameworks

Education

Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Tools

CATIA Cameo

Enterprise Architect

AFSIM

ANSYS

Job description

Expression of Interest – Systems Modeller (Digital Engineering)

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About KBR

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies worldwide. With approximately 38,000 employees and operations in over 29 countries, we provide technology, value‑added services and long‑term operations and maintenance to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. KBR is proud to support critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities, especially in Australia where we have over 2,000 employees focused on innovative solutions.

The Opportunity

KBR is executing a Digital Engineering strategy to manage complexity, leverage technical capability and deliver speed for Defence through digital engineering environments, programmes, and system integration. We seek experienced Systems Modellers to drive modelling and simulation for major Defence technology programmes, including C4ISREW, SATCOM, Space, Air Defence and other critical capabilities.

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.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• 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

• Great Place to Work internationally.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Competitive salary with annual reviews.
• Paid parental leave and reservist leave.
• Income protection and corporate rewards.
• Salary packaging, novated leasing and discounted employee stock purchase plans.
• Health benefits: flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts.
• Career development: online learning, mentorship and career pathways.

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and pays respects to Elders past and present. As a major service provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is required.

Reference: R2114796

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

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