Junior Naval Architect at KBR

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

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Career development: Online learning, &

Job summary

KBR in Sydney, NSW is seeking a Junior Naval Architect to support CLCM engineering activities, working with Senior Naval Architects and SMEs. You will contribute to hull design, hydrodynamics, and stability tasks, gaining mentorship and real-world defence project experience.

The role offers on-site work with opportunities to develop skills in risk-based technical recommendations, naval standards, and engineering governance within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture) and Chartered Engineer eligibility.
• Minimum 2 years related experience in Naval Architecture.
• Eligible for ITAR clearance for ship systems.
• Active Baseline Defence Security Clearance.
• Candidates with Baseline Clearance or higher only.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Naval Architecture expertise and technical advice under supervision.
• Perform tasks directed by the ACSSPO Principal Engineer.
• Ensure engineering work complies with policy, plans and processes.
• Develop tasking statements for design tasks per schedule.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team on design solutions, configuration management, and safety.

Skills

Naval Architecture

ITAR clearance

Design Reviews

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Naval Architecture)

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Apply for Junior Naval Architect at KBR in Sydney, NSW, AU. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Location Sydney, New South Wales. Category Engineering, Technology, & Science. Job Type Full time.

JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Junior Naval Architect 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 of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

Opportunity

As a Junior Naval Architect at KBR, you will have the opportunity to develop your technical capability through working alongside experienced Senior Naval Architects and Subject Matter Experts (SME), you will receive mentorship and guidance while contributing to CLCM engineering activities across a complex maritime sustainment program. In this role, you will work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders, supporting technical activities related to structures, hull design, hydrodynamics, and stability on the Products Being Supported (PBS). You will gain valuable exposure to real-world naval architecture challenges, building your skills and confidence while contributing to engineering outcomes that support sustainment activities. Under supervision, you will develop your ability to provide risk-based technical advice and recommendations in support of the ACSSPO Principal Engineer on PBS. This is an excellent opportunity for an early career Naval Architect looking to learn from industry experts, work on meaningful defence projects, and establish a strong foundation for a long-term engineering career within KBR.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision deliver Naval Architecture expertise and technical advice, in support of the Engineering activities required of the CLCM.
• Perform activities directed by the ACSSPO Principal Engineer (PE) as required.
• Deliver engineering activities to ensure compliance with approved policy, plans and processes.
• Conduct work to the requirements of the Engineering Management Plan.
• Develop tasking statements for design tasks to be executed in accordance with the planned schedule.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to develop design solutions and requirements in the context of Engineering Change Management, Configuration management, Systems Safety and Certification.
• Review engineering design task deliverables and conduct associated technical Design Reviews.
• Conduct technical risk assessments within the limits of engineering delegation.
• Work within and to the requirements of Navy Seaworthiness framework and the ACSSPO Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO).
• Verify new Request for Problem Resolution (RPR) against the approved Requirements baseline, Certification Basis and Safety Case Report on the PBS.
• Manage Request for Variations (RFV) assigned prior to expiry date to Return to Standard (RTS), Make Permanent or cancellation.
• Under general supervision, independently evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, calculations and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
• Under supervision, perform work which involves conventional engineering practice and assessment but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, systems integration, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements.

Qualifications

• Essential: Bachelor of Engineering (preferably Naval Architecture) Hold, or be eligible for, membership of a recognised professional body and registration as Chartered Engineering;
• Essential: A minimum of 2 years related experience in Naval Architecture.
• Essential: Must be eligible for ITAR clearance of relevant ship systems.
• Desirable: Experience with Requirements Development, Design Review and Acceptance within a regulated technical framework.
• Desirable: Experience in marine design or maintenance.
• All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance.
• Only candidates holding a Baseline 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 rewardsSalary packaging/Novated leasing
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

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

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.