Systems Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Employee stock purchase plans

Career development opportunities

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer in Canberra to work on mission-critical IT capabilities for Defence. The role involves applying systems engineering practices across multiple domains and includes responsibilities like requirements management, developing engineering artifacts, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates must have a degree in Engineering, relevant experience, and current NV1 security clearance. Benefits include competitive salary, flexible work conditions, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience applying systems engineering practices to complex IT or mission systems.
• Ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Experience developing engineering artefacts (requirements, ICDs, test plans, etc.).
• Current NV1 security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering practices to deliver complex, multi-domain IT systems.
• Develop and manage requirements, architecture and traceability.
• Work closely with software and network teams to drive integration outcomes.
• Define and support verification and test strategies.
• Support system certification and safety activities.

Skills

Systems engineering practices

Strong communication skills

Multi-disciplinary integration

Education

Degree in Engineering (or equivalent)

Job description

Title

Systems Engineer

Opportunity

Join KBR as a Systems Engineer on a complex, mission‑critical Command & Control (C2) program delivering secure, integrated IT capabilities to Defence. The role reports to the Systems Engineering, Integration and Test Team Lead and works across cybersecurity, networks, software, and infrastructure, contributing to the end‑to‑end delivery of mission systems, from requirements and architecture through to integration, verification and certification.

We Offer

• Exposure to large‑scale, multidisciplinary Defence programs
• Opportunities to grow into technical leadership roles
• A collaborative environment where engineers work across domains to solve real problems

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering practices to deliver complex, multi‑domain IT and mission systems
• Develop and manage requirements, architecture and traceability across the lifecycle
• Work closely with software, cyber, network and test teams to drive integration outcomes
• Define and support verification and test strategies to ensure system performance, security and compliance
• Contribute to design reviews, technical decision‑making and trade studies
• Support system certification, safety and airworthiness activities where applicable
• Identify and resolve cross‑domain system issues and integration risks
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and standards

Essential

• Experience applying systems engineering practices to complex IT or mission systems
• Ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines and integrate outcomes
• Strong communication skills, able to translate technical issues into clear decisions
• Experience developing engineering artefacts (requirements, ICDs, test plans, etc.)
• Degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
• Current NV1 security clearance
• Eligibility to access ITAR‑controlled technology

Desirable

• Experience in Defence, aerospace, or regulated environments
• Exposure to software development and integration environments
• Knowledge of satellite communications or secure networks
• Experience working within ASDEFCON frameworks
• Chartered or working toward CPEng / RPEQ

Clearance Requirements

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Negative Vetting 1 Defence Security Clearance, and only candidates holding an NV1 clearance or higher 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

Reference

R2122584