Systems Engineer

Trinzic; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Income protection

Career development

Salary packaging

Job summary

KBR in Australia is seeking a Systems Engineer to support a complex, mission-critical Command & Control program delivering secure IT capabilities to Defence. You will work across cybersecurity, networks, software, and infrastructure, guiding requirements through to verification and certification.

You will join a team of engineers delivering cross-domain solutions, with opportunities for technical leadership and exposure to large-scale Defence programs.

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 and ability to translate technical issues into decisions.
• Experience developing engineering artefacts (requirements, ICDs, test plans, etc.).
• Degree in Engineering (or equivalent) and eligibility for ITAR access.

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 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.

Skills

Systems engineering practices

Cross-disciplinary integration

Communication skills

Engineering artefacts

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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:

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.

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:

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to:

• 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

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

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

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Negative Vetting 1 Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding an 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

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started.

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

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.