Senior Defence Systems Safety Engineer

Birdon Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Employee stock purchase plans

Flu shots, skin checks and discounted私

Job summary

KBR Australia is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer to lead the safety assurance program on a Defence sustainment contract in Sydney, delivering safety cases, risk assessments, and compliance with defence standards. You will mentor engineers, work with integrated teams, and ensure certification aligns with regulatory and seaworthiness requirements; a Baseline Defence Security Clearance is required.

This permanent, full‑time, hybrid role offers competitive salary, flexible working, and

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent with strong systems safety focus.
• 10+ years’ experience in systems safety within Defence or high‑risk industries.
• Knowledge of safety engineering standards and regulatory frameworks (Defence).
• Eligibility for ITAR clearance and Chartered Engineer status.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of the System Safety Program, including Safety Case Reports.
• Direct safety assurance activities in line with the In-Service Safety Program (ISSP).
• Review and develop safety cases and assessments for new and existing capabilities.
• Support engineering change activities by ensuring system safety design integration.
• Review design requirements, tasking, and deliverables for safety compliance.
• Participate in integrated teams supporting design, development, and implementation of safe systems.
• Ensure certification aligns with Defence, statutory, and seaworthiness regulations.
• Develop and maintain system safety plans, procedures, and processes.
• Provide risk-based advice, reports, and recommendations to senior engineering leadership.
• Mentor engineers, collaborate with stakeholders, and support broader engineering and enterprise objectives.

Skills

System safety engineering

Defence sector experience

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

ITAR clearance eligibility

Chartered Engineer

Education

Bachelor of Engineering/Science Degree

Job description

KBR Australia is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer to lead the safety assurance program on a Defence sustainment contract in Sydney, delivering safety cases, risk assessments, and compliance with defence standards. You will mentor engineers, work with integrated teams, and ensure certification aligns with regulatory and seaworthiness requirements; a Baseline Defence Security Clearance is required.

This permanent, full‑time, hybrid role offers competitive salary, flexible working, and