Research Engineer - Post-Training

Pluralis Research; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Stock purchase plan

Health insurance discount

Career development

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Specialist Engineer for Systems ADSS to drive enterprise system modelling maturity and enable digital engineering across Defence programs in Australia. You will develop and implement modelling frameworks, guides and training, ensuring integration with the system engineering lifecycle.

The role requires expertise in SysML, Cameo tooling, and strong stakeholder engagement, with NV1 clearance and a passion for improving productivity through modelling practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent meeting Washington Accord criteria.
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering across the full life cycle.
• Proficiency with SysML language and modelling tools (Cameo/No Magic preferred).
• Familiarity with architectural frameworks such as UAF, NAF, and DODAF.
• Experience creating and refining digital models and simulations.
• Strong configuration management knowledge in system modelling.
• Excellent communication for non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support on system modelling including frameworks, languages, methods and tools.
• Develop artefacts to improve modelling maturity and training materials.
• Deliver demonstrations and training to foster adoption of system modelling.
• Stay updated on new modelling technologies and methods.
• Ensure integration of modelling with the system engineering life cycle.
• Integrate modelling tools with other engineering tools and automate where possible.
• Engage stakeholders to plan enterprise roadmaps and capability development.
• Support external bids with modelling capabilities and directions.
• Facilitate cross-disciplinary integration into functional and physical modelling.

Skills

SysML

Communication

Organisational

Stakeholder engagement

Independent working

Security clearance NV1

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Washington Accord)

Tools

Cameo/No Magic

Cameo Systems Architect

SysML modelling tools

Job description

Senior Specialist Engineer Systems ADSS

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.

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.

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.

The Opportunity:

KBR is executing a Digital Engineering strategy to manage complexity and leverage KBR technical capability as a strategic partner to Defence and deliver speed to capability for our customers. The strategy includes enablement of the digital engineering capability to deliver environments and facilities to support the needs of the business. It also includes the capability to execute Defence programs to develop, host and integrate systems as models leading to a digital twin.

KBR are seeking an experienced System Modeller to drive execution of modelling and simulation activity to help uplift the engineering capability of the enterprise. You will be, or develop into, a Subject Matter Expert in System Modelling that can be called upon by others in the enterprise. This will necessitate the development and delivery of architectural frameworks, modelling guides, training material, tools guides and tool configurations. You will seek out and institutionalise best practices in system modelling. You will recognise that system modelling is a part of system engineering and ensure integration with all stages of the system engineering life cycle and corresponding tools.

The current system modelling tool of choice by KBR and envisaged to be by Australia Defence is Cameo Systems Architect. As such expertise will be required or required to be developed with Cameo. That said there are a wide variety of system modelling tools all with different strengths and weaknesses. The role will need to be cognisant of emerging trends in system modelling methodologies, tools, and modelling languages. Such trends include but are not limited to the introduction of artificial intelligence capabilities and SysML2.

It must be remembered that system modelling tools, apart from communicating a design, are fundamentally about improving productivity and reducing defects. The simulation capabilities of system modelling are especially critical.

System modelling is also a team sport involving inputs of many specialists and any enterprise uplift must take into account the conduct of system modelling by teams and teams of teams. A thorough understanding and application of configuration and change management with system modelling is critical.

As this role is to improve enterprise maturity, good communications and engagement skills will be required to assist in the adoption of new technologies and methods. The role may also be needed to support bid responses pertaining to enterprise uplift in system modelling (and digital engineering). The development of roadmaps can support this and similar related needs.

• Providing guidance and support to other personnel in the enterprise in system modelling including architectural frameworks, languages, methods, and tools.
• Developing artefacts that support the enterprise in improving maturity of system modelling including modelling guides, work instructions, and training material.
• Delivering demonstrations and training on system modelling to foster adoption and build skills within the enterprise.
• Remaining across the development of new technologies and methods applicable to system modelling.
• Supporting the integration of system modelling as part of the system engineering life cycle.
• Supporting the integration of system modelling tools with other system engineering tools and automating functionality that improves quality and productivity.
• Engaging with stakeholders in respect to system modelling needs and formulating enterprise plans and capability roadmaps.
• As required, supporting bod responses with material relating to system modelling (and digital engineering) capabilities and direction.
• As required, presenting to external parties on our system modelling expertise for the purposes of education and supporting business winning.
• Facilitating the integration of different disciplines into functional and physical modelling such as safety, security and integrated logistics support.
• Supporting the development of the Australian Digital Engineering Environment.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• A Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent qualification that meets the criteria of the Washington Accord.
• Professional Engineer with 5y+ of experience in systems engineering preferably across the complete life cycle and below-the-line.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the SysML language and the use of corresponding modelling tools, Cameo/No Magic preferred.
• Familiarity and ideally good proficiency with architectural frameworks such as UAF, NAF, and DODAF.
• Demonstrable experience of creation and refinement of a range of digital models and simulation.
• Thorough understanding and application of configuration management in the context of system modelling and managing engineering change.
• Excellent communication skills in presentation and demonstration to non-technical stakeholders.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work relatively independently whilst still engaging and communicating with key stakeholders.
• Eligibility for Australian Government Security Clearance (NV1 or higher).
• Experience architecting a diversity of systems.
• Experience of maturing new enterprise capabilities through People, Process, Tools and Data/Support.
• Professional recognition as a CPEng or registered Professional Engineer.

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active NV1 Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding an NV1 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
• 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.