Principal Engineer – Mission Integration

1805 KBR Wyle Services, LLC; Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Salary packaging/novated leasing

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is looking for a Principal Engineer to lead technical assurance across complex Defence programs. This senior role requires over 15 years of engineering experience and a solid understanding of compliance frameworks.

You will provide strategic direction, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate with Defence stakeholders to deliver mission-critical capabilities.

Benefits include flexible working conditions, competitive salary, and opportunities for career development in a certified Great Place to Work.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' engineering experience, including leadership of complex technical programs.
• Experience delivering systems engineering outcomes across the full lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of engineering governance, assurance, certification and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and assurance across multiple Defence programs.
• Act as Technical Authority, ensuring engineering standards and compliance frameworks are applied.
• Lead technical reviews, engineering assurance activities, and design governance across projects.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Systems engineering

Compliance frameworks

Technical direction

Education

Professional Engineer registration or eligibility

Job description

Principal Engineer – Mission Integration

The Opportunity

KBR is seeking a Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership across complex Defence programs within our Mission Integration Operating Unit. This senior role acts as Technical Authority, responsible for ensuring the technical integrity, governance, and quality of engineering outcomes across major Defence programs and capture activities.

You will work closely with engineering leaders, program managers, and Defence stakeholders to provide strategic technical direction, engineering assurance, and capability development across the Mission Systems portfolio. This role is ideal for an experienced engineering leader who is passionate about delivering complex Defence capability while shaping the next generation of engineering professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and assurance across multiple Defence programs.
• Act as Technical Authority, ensuring engineering standards, governance, and compliance frameworks are applied.
• Lead technical reviews, engineering assurance activities, and design governance across projects.
• Provide expert advice to program teams on complex engineering challenges and system integration.
• Oversee engineering processes and ensure alignment with KBR and Defence regulatory frameworks.
• Mentor and develop engineering leaders while supporting workforce capability and professionalisation.
• Collaborate with Defence stakeholders and internal teams to support delivery of mission‑critical capability.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

You are a Senior Engineering Leader with experience delivering complex systems within Defence or other highly regulated environments.

• 15+ years’ engineering experience, including leadership of complex technical programs.
• Experience delivering systems engineering outcomes across the full lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of engineering governance, assurance, certification and compliance frameworks.
• Experience working with Defence organisations such as CASG, NGS, GWEO or DSTG.
• Understanding of ASDEFCON engineering frameworks and Defence program environments.
• Professional Engineer registration or eligibility (e.g. CPEng / FIEAust / PE).
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (NV1 or higher).

Experience with software‑intensive systems, digital engineering environments, system safety, or integrated mission systems will be highly regarded.

Benefits

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)
• Flexible working conditions
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid reservist leave
• Income protection
• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging/novated leasing
• Discounted employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

Legal Statements

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.