Senior Systems Engineer

KBR Careers; 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

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Novated leasing

Employee stock purchase plan

Private health discount

Career development

Job summary

KBR Australia is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead technical investigations of Defence platform systems, develop and verify engineering instructions and documentation, and support systems engineering activities across the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include requirements management with DOORS, change control and engineering review boards, systems safety and configuration management, and active participation in design reviews; you will mentor junior engineers and build strong

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering is required.
• CPEng status and 5+ years in Defence systems engineering preferred.
• Experience developing and executing SE plans (SEMPs).
• Requirements management using DOORS.
• Change control and engineering review board experience.
• Systems safety and configuration management knowledge.
• Experience in Defence environments and ASDEFCON framework.
• Experience managing engineering risk.
• Experience in V&V planning and testing, stakeholder engagement, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical investigations for Defence platform systems.
• Develop and verify technical instructions, engineering data and docs.
• Support systems engineering activities across the project lifecycle.
• Manage requirements from inception to service introduction and sustainment.
• Contribute to change management and configuration management.
• Participate in design reviews and support assurance activities.
• Act as Design Acceptance Representative for capability upgrades.
• Support verification and validation planning and execution.
• Engage Defence stakeholders and project teams; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Systems engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer – 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. Think.KBR.com KBR in Australia 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. Learn more about KBR in Australia 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.

The Opportunity

• Lead and oversee technical investigations relating to Defence platform systems.
• Develop and verify technical instructions, engineering data and technical documentation.
• Support systems engineering activities across the project lifecycle.
• Manage technical requirements from project inception through to introduction into service and transition to sustainment.
• Contribute to engineering change management and configuration management activities.
• Participate in engineering design reviews and support engineering assurance activities.
• Act as a Design Acceptance Representative and provide engineering oversight for capability upgrades.
• Support verification and validation planning and execution.
• Develop strong working relationships with Defence stakeholders, industry partners and project teams.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and developing team members.

As the ideal candidate you will bring

• Degree qualification in Engineering.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status 5+ years of Systems Engineering experience within Defence programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs).
• Requirements management experience using DOORS.
• Change control and engineering review board experience.
• Systems safety engineering knowledge.
• Strong configuration management experience.
• Experience working within Defence engineering environments.
• Knowledge of the ASDEFCON contracting framework.
• Experience managing engineering risk.
• Experience in Verification and Validation (V&V) planning and test activities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Engineering design documentation development.
• Experience supporting Defence acquisition, upgrade or sustainment programs.

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

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).

Notice to Third Parties/Recruitment Agencies: KBR Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes, or any liability associated with fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties who have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.