System Specialist (Electrical, Platform, Combat Systems)

Kbr; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary (annual reviews)

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Job summary

KBR in Australia is seeking a System Specialist (Electrical, Platform, Combat Systems) to provide system-level technical assurance across Platform, Combat Systems and Electrical domains on the ACS CLCM Baseline Uplift Project at Garden Island, Sydney. You will act as SME, identify baseline misalignments, advise on risk and certification requirements, and collaborate across disciplines with autonomy.

Baseline Defence Security Clearance is required or eligible.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Electrical, Platform, or Combat Systems within the Defence maritime domain.
• AQF Diploma or higher in a relevant technical discipline (or equivalent ADF qualification).
• Experience in Navy Technical Risk Management and eligibility for ITAR clearance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide system-level technical assurance across Platform, Combat Systems, or Electrical domains.
• Identify, analyse, and resolve baseline misalignments using ILS and LSA principles.
• Support risk management activities, including input to RPRs, PIRs, and engineering recommendations.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure system intent is reflected in updated technical products for handover.
• Maintain effective stakeholder communication and support technical reviews across workstreams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of baseline uplift processes and governance frameworks.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Platform Systems

Combat Systems

Navy/Defence experience

ITAR clearance

Technical Risk Management

Stakeholder communication

Education

AQF Diploma or higher in a relevant technical discipline

ADF Subject 4 qualification (WO level)

Bachelor of Engineering (Desirable)

Job description

Title: System Specialist (Electrical, Platform, Combat Systems)

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.

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

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in a baseline uplift project, contributing technical expertise across complex ship systems. You will act as the Subject Matter Expert, providing critical guidance and technical direction to ensure alignment across LHD and AOR systems.

You’ll be at the centre of resolving baseline discrepancies, leading the identification and remediation of system misalignments while empowering the broader project team with clear, risk-based technical advice. Working collaboratively across disciplines, you will influence key decisions and help drive technical integrity throughout the project lifecycle.

With a Level 4 SQEP Technical Delegation, you’ll operate with a high degree of autonomy and accountability, shaping outcomes and ensuring that all technical activities support the successful delivery of the ACS CLCM Baseline Uplift Project.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity and is based in Garden Island, Sydney.

Responsibilities

• Provide system-level technical assurance across Platform, Combat Systems, or Electrical domains, ensuring maintenance, support, and configuration data is accurate, aligned, and internally consistent for incorporation into the product baseline.
• Act as System SME to identify, analyse, and resolve baseline misalignments, applying ILS and LSA principles to assess data discrepancies and define technically sound remediation actions.
• Support technical risk management activities, including input to RPRs, PIRs, and engineering recommendations where baseline issues impact safety, sustainment, or availability.
• Collaborate with project and technical teams to ensure system intent, maintenance concepts, and certification requirements are accurately reflected in updated technical products for SPO/CLCM handover.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders as a trusted technical authority, providing clear advice and supporting technical reviews across concurrent workstreams.
• Maintain effective stakeholder communication and strong working relationships across the CLCM environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of baseline uplift processes, tools, and governance frameworks.

As the ideal candidate you will bring

Essential

• Extensive experience in Electrical, Platform, or Combat Systems within the Defence maritime domain.
• Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Diploma or higher in a relevant technical discipline, or equivalent ADF Subject 4 qualification (WO level - RAN, ARA, or RAAF trade).
• Experience in Navy Technical Risk Management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a team environment.
• Eligibility for ITAR clearance

Desirable

• Certificate IV in Maintenance and Operational domains.
• Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent qualification in a recognised engineering discipline.
• Membership of a recognised professional body and eligibility for Chartered Engineer status.
• NRT qualifications including:
  • TLIX0028X - Develop technical publications to support integrated logistics
  • TLIX0031X - Provide maintenance engineering support in a Defence integrated logistics environment
  • TLIX0032X - Undertake configuration management to support integrated logistics
  • TLIX0034X - Undertake supply support in integrated logistics
• Experience in change management within complex technical environments.

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should apply.

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

Please note. Shortlisting will take place as applications are received, therefore the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

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.