Systems Engineer

KBR, Inc.

City of Brisbane

On-site

AUD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is looking for a Systems Engineer to join their team in Brisbane, Australia, focusing on mission-critical programs for Defence. The ideal candidate will apply systems engineering practices, work with diverse engineering teams, and contribute to complex IT systems. Benefits include a certified great workplace culture, flexible work arrangements, and competitive salary packages, making this an excellent opportunity for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

Experience applying systems engineering practices to complex IT or mission systems.
Ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines and integrate outcomes.
Strong communication skills to translate technical issues into clear decisions.

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.
Identify and resolve cross-domain system issues.

Skills

Systems engineering practices

Communication skills

Integration across multiple disciplines

Education

Degree in Engineering (or equivalent)

Current NV1 security clearance

Job description

About KBR

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.

Title

Systems Engineer

The Opportunity

Join KBR as a Systems Engineer on a complex, mission-critical Command & Control (C2) program delivering secure, integrated IT capabilities to Defence. This is not a siloed systems engineering role - you will report to the Systems Engineering, Integration and Test Team Lead and work 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. If you are looking to move beyond documentation-heavy roles and into real system-level problem solving and integration, this is the role. At KBR, you’ll be part of a team of teams delivering complex, high-impact programs across Australia and the Asia-Pacific.

What we offer

Exposure to large-scale, multi-disciplinary 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

Qualifications

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