Junior Mechanical Engineer

KBR, Inc; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Career development

Job summary

KBR in Australia is offering a Junior Mechanical Engineer role designed to kick‑start your engineering career within defence capabilities. You will work alongside experienced professionals, gaining practical knowledge in configuration management, certification, logistics engineering, and systems safety.

The program emphasizes mentorship and structured development toward Chartered status and ongoing career growth in Defence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Baseline Defence security clearance or higher.
• Eligibility for ITAR clearance for relevant ship systems.
• Defence/Maritime environment experience is desirable.
• Active Baseline Defence Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, evaluate and apply standard engineering techniques and criteria.
• Assist in designing large, complex assignments with precedents and limited features.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team on design solutions and configuration management.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to formulate engineering solutions.
• Develop skills in engineering tools and applications to support activities.
• Work compliant with Navy Seaworthiness Framework and AEO requirements.
• Operate under the Engineering Management Plan requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Title: Junior Mechanical Engineer 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. Learn more about KBR in Australia 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’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

Capability Life Cycle Manager (CLCM) The CLCM is integrated into the System Program Office (SPO) and contracted to deliver through-life asset management of Products being supported (PBS). The CLCM performs asset, sustainment and engineering functions to optimise availability and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and minimise risk through life of the PBS. The CLCM works collaboratively via the SPO with Regional Maintenance Centre’s (RMC) to plan maintenance activities and installation of capability upgrades. The CLCM works collaboratively via the SPO with the Design Services Contract (DSC) to plan and execute engineering changes and services. The CLCM delivers functions against the contract scope across the Asset Class Enterprise to support Defence Maritime Capability.

Opportunity: Kick-start your engineering career with KBR and gain hands-on experience supporting complex Defence capabilities. As a Junior Mechanical Engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineering professionals and develop practical knowledge across key disciplines including Configuration Management, Certification Management, Logistics Engineering, and Systems Safety Engineering. This role offers a unique opportunity to build your technical capability, broaden your understanding of Defence sustainment and engineering assurance frameworks, and contribute to the support of critical products and systems. Through mentorship, structured development, and exposure to real-world engineering challenges, you will establish a strong foundation for a long-term engineering career. At KBR, we are committed to investing in our people. This position is designed to help you develop both your engineering expertise and industry knowledge, supporting your progression towards Chartered Professional Engineer status and future career growth within the Defence sector.

Responsibilities:

• Under direct supervision, independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment when conducting engineering activities.
• With additional experience within one functional area, assists in the design of larger and more complex assignments which involve conventional types of plans, investigations and surveys with relatively few complex features for which there are precedents.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to develop design solutions and requirements in the context of engineering change management and configuration management.
• Formulate solutions to problems by working collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Learn skills in the use of Engineering applications and tools to enable delivery against engineering activities, including but not limited to, configuration tools, data analysis tools, modelling tools, design tools.
• Work both within and to the requirements of the Navy Seaworthiness Framework and an Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO).
• Conduct work to the requirements of the Engineering Management Plan.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• Essential Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical)
• Ability to obtain a Baseline Defence security clearance or higher
• Must be eligible for ITAR clearance of relevant ship systems
• Desired Experience in Defence / Maritime Environment highly desirable
• All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance.

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.

Values:

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.