Senior Systems Engineer

KBR, Inc; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Employee stock purchase plans

Job summary

KBR, Inc in Australia is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to sustain specialised fleets within the Land Engineering Agency. You will define design requirements, manage configurations, and ensure certification compliance while mentoring graduate engineers.

Ideal candidates bring a mechanical or electrical engineering background, Victorian registration, and substantial Systems Engineering experience in Defence settings, with a track record in V&V planning and leadership.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Victorian state registered Engineer.
• Experience developing and executing Systems Engineering Management Plans.
• Hands‑on configuration management experience.
• Knowledge of DOORs and ASDEFCON contracting framework.
• AGSVA Baseline security clearance with ability to obtain NV1.
• Desirable 5+ years in Defence Systems Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to chair Change Control Boards and Risk Management Meetings.
• Experience in requirements management and system design documentation.
• Experience in Systems Safety and WHS planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee technical investigations and instructions for platform systems with vetting of engineering data.
• Define design requirements aligned with engineering change and configuration management.
• Serve as Design Acceptance Representative for reviews and Engineering Support Reports.
• Lead major upgrade projects delivering to scope, schedule and quality.
• Comply with Authorised Engineering Organisation standards and CAM plans.
• Support CoA requirements through design work and verification.
• Develop and review technical work instructions and maintenance schedules.
• Deliver high‑quality engineering outputs per contract requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and practices.
• Build relationships with customers and suppliers and mentor graduates.

Skills

Systems engineering

Risk management

Requirements management

Change management

V&V planning

Leadership / mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

Victorian registration

Tools

DOORs

ASDEFCON framework

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer At KBR – We do things that matter

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.

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 of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

The Opportunity

KBR is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team to support the sustainment of specialised fleets within the Land Engineering Agency. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, the position contributes to defining design requirements aligned with engineering change and configuration management processes, while ensuring compliance with certification standards, industry practices, and organisational engineering frameworks.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the development of technical investigations and instructions for platform systems, ensuring accurate verification and validation of engineering data.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to define design requirements aligned with engineering change and configuration management processes for mechanical platform systems.
• Perform the role of Design Acceptance Representative, contributing to engineering design reviews and the preparation of Engineering Support Reports.
• Lead significant upgrade projects on behalf of the client, ensuring delivery to scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Operate in compliance with the standards and requirements of the Authorised Engineering Organisation and Contractor Engineering Management Plan.
• Fulfil Design Acceptance Representative responsibilities in support of Certificate of Airworthiness (CoA) requirements.
• Support the development and review of technical work instructions and maintenance schedules.
• Deliver high-quality engineering outputs, including reports and design documentation, in accordance with contract requirements.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable certification standards and established industry practices.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key customers and supplier stakeholders.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to team members, including graduate engineers.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or similar field.
• Victorian state registered Engineer.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute Systems Engineering Management Plans.
• Hands‑on experience in configuration management practice.
• Working knowledge of ASDEFCON Contracting framework (above and/or below the line).
• Experience in risk management.
• Experience in Verification and Validation (V&V) planning and test execution.
• Minimum AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance with the ability to obtain NV1 clearance.
• Desirable 5+ years Systems Engineering or Mechanical Engineering practice (in Defence Environment).
• Ability to conduct Change Control Boards and Risk Management Meetings.
• Experience in requirements management and use of DOORs.
• Experience in developing System Design and detail design documentation.
• Experience in Systems Safety and developing and implementing safe ways of working and WHS plan.

Why you’ll enjoy being part of our team:

• 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.

Company Background

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.

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.