Junior Systems Safety Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Stock purchase plan

Career development

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Junior Systems Safety Engineer to contribute to safety engineering for the CLCM. You will support the Systems Safety Lead, perform safety assessments, and help ensure that safety requirements are met across the program.

Responsibilities include developing safety cases, reviewing design deliverables, and participating in safety analyses with cross-functional teams. A Baseline Defence Clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical or Systems.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong client and staff engagement, relationship and communications skills.
• Systems safety engineering experience in Defence, Maritime, Oil and Gas, Rail or Aerospace.
• Technical experience in system safety standards (e.g. MIL-STD-882).
• Eligible for ITAR clearance of relevant ship systems.
• Membership of a professional body and Chartered Engineer status.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience (average 4–6 years).

Responsibilities

• Deliver safety engineering deliverables and support the Systems Safety Lead for the CLCM.
• Conduct system safety assessments and endorsement activities to ensure safety requirements are met.
• Develop safety cases and safety assessments for PBS capability.
• Review design tasking statements, design requirements and deliverables.
• Participate in integrated teams addressing safety analysis and implementation.
• Report to the Systems Safety Lead on risks and mitigations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Client engagement

Staff engagement

Safety standards MIL-STD-882

Defence/naval experience

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Systems)

Job description

Junior Systems Safety Engineer

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 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.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

The Opportunity

As a Junior Systems Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering key safety engineering deliverables, supporting the Systems Safety Lead in the delivery of safety engineering services for the CLCM.

Working in accordance with the In-Service Safety Program Plan and Safety Case Report, you will conduct systems safety assessments and endorsement activities to provide assurance that safety requirements are met.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the effective delivery of systems safety outcomes while supporting the broader safety engineering requirements of the CLCM.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision performs Safety Program assurance activities in accordance with the In-Service Safety Program (ISSP) plan.
• Review and develop system safety cases and safety assessments for new and existing capability on the Products Being Supported (PBS).
• Under supervision, conduct System Safety design aspects of Engineering change in accordance with the planned schedule.
• Conduct reviews of design tasking statements, design requirements and design deliverables in accordance with the planned schedule.
• Participate in working level integrated teams addressing Materiel or Support Systems subject to safety analysis, design, development and implementation.
• Review the certification of the Materiel or Support System in accordance with the applicable Statutory, Defence Engineering & Technical (E&T) and seaworthiness regulatory frameworks.
• Report to the Systems Safety Lead to achieve system safety engineering outcomes on the PBS.
• Contribute to periodic review of System Safety Plans, Procedures and Processes.
• Contribute to reports and recommendations to the ACSSPO Principal Engineer on risks, issues and mitigations concerning safety.
• Deliver trusted advice to the ACSSPO Principal Engineer on risks and issues concerning technical integrity and safety requirements and decisions.
• Provide ad hoc support to enterprise activities as directed by Engineering Managers.

Essential

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical/Electrical/Systems or a related discipline.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong client and staff engagement, relationship and communications skills.
• Systems safety engineering experience in Defence, Maritime, Oil and Gas, Rail or Aerospace industry sectors.
• Technical experience in system safety standards (i.e. MIL-STD-882 or similar safety engineering standards).
• Must be eligible for ITAR clearance of relevant ship systems.
• Hold, or be eligible for, membership of a recognized professional body and registration as Chartered Engineer.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience, with average experience ranging from 4 - 6 years.

Desirable

• Experience in marine design or maintenance preferred.
• Experience with Department of Defence design delivery.

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 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.

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.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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