Senior Systems Engineer

KBR Careers; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Career development

Job summary

KBR Australia seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to support the sustainment of specialised fleets within the Land Engineering Agency. You will define design requirements, oversee verification and validation, and lead major upgrade projects within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a tertiary engineering degree, Victorian registration, Defence experience, and AGSVA/NV1 eligibility. You will mentor graduates and collaborate with customers and suppliers to deliver safe, compliant engineering

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Victorian state registered Engineer.
• Ability to develop and execute Systems Engineering Management Plans.
• Hands-on configuration management experience.
• Working knowledge of ASDEFCON contracting framework.
• Experience in risk management.
• Experience in V&V planning and test execution.
• AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance with ability to obtain NV1.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical investigations and instructions for platform systems with verification and validation.
• Define design requirements with engineering change/configuration management in multidisciplinary teams.
• Fulfil Design Acceptance Representative responsibilities supporting CoA requirements.
• Lead major upgrade projects ensuring delivery to scope, schedule and quality.
• Ensure compliance with standards and engineering management plans.
• Build relationships with customers and suppliers; mentor graduates.
• Develop and review technical work instructions and maintenance schedules; deliver high-quality outputs.

Skills

Systems Engineering Plans

Configuration management

ASDEFCON

Risk management

V&V planning

DOORS

Requirements management

System design docs

WHS/Safety

Change control boards

Education

Tertiary qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Victorian state registered Engineer

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Title: Senior Systems Engineer

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. 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 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.

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.

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.