Systems Engineer

KBR, Inc.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary (including annual;e

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, Inc. in Melbourne is seeking a Systems Engineer to sustain, improve and evolve complex voice and data communication systems.

You will apply systems engineering to risk management, safety assurance, requirements analysis and lifecycle support, delivering reliable, effective networked technologies across defence projects. The role offers autonomy, stakeholder engagement and the chance to influence critical engineering outcomes in a permanent full-time position based in Melbourne.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering (Systems Engineering, Electrical, Electronics, Communications, Mechatronics or related) from an Australian institution.
• At least 3 years’ experience delivering engineering outcomes in a defence environment.
• Good knowledge of network/communication engineering architecture.
• Experience in Defence Safety Engineering practices, including LMSM compliance, Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Safety Case development.
• Experience in supporting electronic systems and OEM software solutions.
• Knowledge of electronics, networking technologies, and vendor‑specific software platforms.
• Experience with ASDEFCON deliverables.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders across Defence, Industry, and Capability Management organisations.

Responsibilities

• Perform critical and complex engineering activities and provide advice in the field of systems engineering under limited direction.
• Accountable for exercising assigned engineering authorities and any Technical Regulatory Authority delegations.
• Research, apply and contribute to the development of technical engineering reports, briefs, presentations and documentation for review.
• Apply technical engineering knowledge and experience, understand priorities to research and define issues and implement corrective actions.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with team members and actively participate in teamwork and group activities.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders via reports, written correspondence, calculations, discussions and presentations.
• Assess technical and design packages including scoping, planning, reviewing and provide recommendations for consideration.
• Analyse that the delivered materiel meets requirements and legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks and provide recommendations for consideration.
• Ensure safety aspects of Defence materiel systems are considered and incorporated into systems engineering activities and tasks.

Skills

Systems engineering

Defence industry

Network architecture

Safety engineering

Stakeholder management

Technical reporting

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ASDEFCON

Job description

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

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

The Opportunity

KBR is looking for a Systems Engineer to support the sustainment, performance, and evolution of complex voice and data communication systems. This role offers the opportunity to work across a range of advanced technologies, engaging with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering solutions that enhance system capability, reliability, and operational effectiveness.

You will apply systems engineering expertise to activities such as technical risk management, safety assurance, requirements analysis, and lifecycle support, while contributing to the delivery of critical communication and networked systems. Ideal for a proactive engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges, this position provides the autonomy to make informed technical decisions and play a key role in delivering impactful engineering outcomes.

The Systems Engineer will be accountable for organising their workflow and making independent decisions relating to their area of responsibility. You will interpret and provide advice within the systems engineering function based on legislation, policy and procedures, as well as undertake technical research and analysis, conduct reviews, assessments and perform procedural or operational support work to achieve results.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity and is based in Melbourne.

The successful candidate must hold a NV1 security clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Perform critical and complex engineering activities and provide advice in the field of systems engineering under limited direction.
• Accountable for exercising assigned engineering authorities and any Technical Regulatory Authority delegations.
• Research, apply and contribute to the development of technical engineering reports, briefs, presentations and documentation for review.
• Apply technical engineering knowledge and experience, understand priorities to research and define issues and implement corrective actions.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with team members and actively participate in teamwork and group activities.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders via reports, written correspondence, calculations, discussions and presentations.
• Assess technical and design packages including scoping, planning, reviewing and provide recommendations for consideration.
• Analyse that the delivered materiel meets requirements and legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks and provide recommendations for consideration.
• Ensure safety aspects of Defence materiel systems are considered and incorporated into systems engineering activities and tasks.

As The Ideal Candidate You Will Bring

• Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering (Systems Engineering, Electrical, Electronics, Communications, Mechatronics or related Discipline from an Australian institution or a qualification that satisfied the requirements of a Professional Engineer.
• At least 3 years’ experience delivering engineering outcomes in a defence environment.
• Good knowledge of network/communication engineering architecture.
• Experience in Defence Safety Engineering practices, including LMSM compliance, Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Safety Case development.
• Experience in supporting electronic systems and OEM software solutions.
• Knowledge of electronics, networking technologies, and vendor‑specific software platforms to be able to understand issues, system performance, and ensure reliable operation of critical systems.
• An understanding and experience of the Capability Life Cycle (CLC).
• An understanding of Configuration Management.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and presenting engineering documentation for governance and approval
• Experience with ASDEFCON deliverables.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders across Defence, Industry, and Capability Management organisations.
• Experience with developing and managing Engineering Changes
• Experience interpreting wiring diagrams, technical drawings and communications system interfaces.

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active NV1 Defence Security Clearance.

Only candidates holding a NV1 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.