System Specialist (Electrical, Platform, Combat Systems)

KBR Careers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive salary (including annual\u

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Employee stock purchase plans

Flu shots, skin checks and discounted?

Career development: Online learning, &

Job summary

KBR Australia is seeking a System Specialist (Electrical, Platform, Combat Systems) to provide technical direction on a baseline uplift across LHD and AOR platforms. You will act as SME, resolve baselines, and advise on risk-based technical decisions.

The role requires AQF diploma or higher, Navy risk management experience, strong communication, and ITAR clearance eligibility. Baseline uplift work across disciplines with autonomy and accountability.

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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Eligibility for ITAR clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide system-level technical assurance across Platform, Combat Systems, or Electrical domains.
• Identify, analyse, and resolve baseline misalignments applying ILS and LSA.
• Support technical risk management activities including input to RPRs and PIRs.
• Collaborate with project teams to reflect system intent and certification in updated products.
• Engage with stakeholders as a trusted technical authority and support reviews.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships across the CLCM environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of baseline uplift processes and governance.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Platform Systems

Combat Systems

Navy Defence Risk Management

ITAR clearance eligibility

Communication skills

Education

AQF Diploma or higher in a relevant technical discipline (or equivalent ADF qualification)

Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent

Chartered Engineer eligibility / professional body membership

Job description

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. 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

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.

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.
  • 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.

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.

What we will offer you

• 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

Our Values

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.

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