Software Engineer

KBR Careers; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work certified

Flexible working

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Employee stock purchase plans

Health benefits and wellness programs

Job summary

KBR in Australia is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join the Defence team, providing technical leadership across software design, development, integration and sustainment of complex solutions.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality software meeting customer requirements and mission-critical capabilities, with opportunities to mentor engineers and influence technical outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex software engineering solutions.
• Strong proficiency in C# WPF OOP and Unit Testing methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Desirable experience in Defence or regulated environments.
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle.
• Exposure to systems engineering methodologies and complex programs.
• Experience providing technical leadership or mentoring software teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and implementation of software solutions for scientific and engineering applications.
• Analyse customer requirements and translate them into designs and technical solutions.
• Develop, test, debug and maintain software products, following standards.
• Create prototypes and participate in verification and validation activities.
• Resolve software discrepancies and support product improvement initiatives.
• Produce and maintain software documentation and baseline configuration records.
• Contribute to system analysis and software architecture evaluations.
• Support development of engineering test strategies and software evaluation.
• Provide technical leadership and coordination across work packages.
• Collaborate with engineers, stakeholders and customers to deliver outcomes.

Skills

C# WPF

OOP

Unit Testing

Software engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Engineering / Mathematics

Job description

Title: Software 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 an experienced Software Engineer to join our growing Defence team. In this role, you will provide technical leadership across the design, development, integration and sustainment of complex software solutions supporting scientific and engineering applications. You will work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality software products that meet customer requirements and support mission-critical Defence capabilities. This position offers the opportunity to influence technical outcomes, mentor engineers and contribute to the development of advanced software systems used within complex operational environments.

Responsibilities

As the Senior Specialist Software Engineer, you will:

• Lead the design, development and implementation of software solutions for scientific and engineering applications.
• Analyse customer requirements and translate them into software designs and technical solutions.
• Develop, test, debug and maintain software products in accordance with engineering and quality standards.
• Create software prototypes and participate in verification and validation activities.
• Resolve software discrepancies and support continuous product improvement initiatives.
• Produce and maintain software documentation, design artefacts and baseline configuration records.
• Contribute to system analysis, software architecture and engineering assessments.
• Support the development of engineering test strategies and software evaluation activities.
• Provide technical leadership, project planning, estimation and coordination across assigned work packages.
• Collaborate with engineers, stakeholders and customers to deliver successful project outcomes.

As the ideal candidate you will bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex software engineering solutions.
• Strong proficiency in C# Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Unit Testing methodologies and frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Desirable Experience working within Defence, aerospace or other highly regulated engineering environments.
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle.
• Exposure to systems engineering methodologies and complex engineering programs.
• Previous experience providing technical leadership or mentoring software engineering teams.

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

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started.

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).

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.