Nuclear Safety Case Engineer – Naval Submarine Safety

KBR, Inc.; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry‑leading salaries reviewed annually

20 days of annual leave, with the ability to accrue an additional 8 hours

Flexible work arrangements

Paid professional membership fees

Growth and promotion opportunities

Access to health benefits programmes

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Nuclear Safety Case Engineer to lead nuclear safety cases for Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines. You will work closely with government and defence stakeholders, ensuring robust safety-informed design processes for naval facilities.

Qualified candidates will have an engineering degree and established experience in safety analysis and regulatory compliance. The position offers structured development, geographic flexibility, and industry-leading benefits.

Qualifications

• Established experience in safety‑informed design and associated technical documentation.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to nuclear safety cases for naval nuclear infrastructure.
• Engage with licensing and regulatory frameworks for nuclear naval operations.
• Produce and review technical design substantiation documentation.

Skills

Safety‑informed design

Deterministic safety analysis

Regulation and licensing

Technical design substantiation

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent relevant qualification

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Nuclear Safety Case Engineer to lead nuclear safety cases for Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines. You will work closely with government and defence stakeholders, ensuring robust safety-informed design processes for naval facilities.

Qualified candidates will have an engineering degree and established experience in safety analysis and regulatory compliance. The position offers structured development, geographic flexibility, and industry-leading benefits.