Systems Integration Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Stock purchase plan

Career development

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking an experienced Systems Integration & Test Lead to support a major Defence modernisation program delivering next-generation C4 capability for the Australian Defence Force.

Working within a complex system-of-systems environment, you will establish and lead program-level integration and testing activities across capability development and delivery. The role requires 5+ years in Systems Engineering in Defence contexts, strong stakeholder engagement, and Australian citizenship

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering required; Electrical, Electronics, Communications, Systems, ICT, Networking or related discipline.
• 5+ years of Systems Engineering experience in complex Defence/defence-industry environments.
• Experience across lifecycle: requirements, design, integration, verification and acceptance.
• Experience supporting large Defence acquisition or sustainment programs.
• Australian Citizenship and active NV1 AGSVA Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration, verification and test capability development activities.
• Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation across the capability lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and input into acquisition and delivery contracts.
• Support Government submissions and technical decision-making activities.
• Facilitate workshops to define user, system and operational requirements.
• Review and manage engineering changes per Defence governance.
• Support Test & Evaluation activities, certification and acceptance processes.
• Provide systems engineering advice to ensure capability outcomes meet Defence standards.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements development

Integration

Verification

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Communications, Systems, ICT, Networking)

Job description

Title

Systems Integration 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 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.

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 seeking an experienced Systems Integration & Test Lead to support a major Defence modernisation program delivering next-generation Command, Control, Communications and Information Systems (C4) capability for the Australian Defence Force. Working within a complex system-of-systems environment, you will play a critical role in establishing and leading program-level integration and testing activities, supporting capability development, acquisition and delivery across one of Defence's most significant Land capability programs. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineering professional who thrives in complex stakeholder environments and enjoys solving challenging technical integration problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities associated with integration, verification and test capability development.
• Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation across the capability lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and engineering input into acquisition and delivery contracts.
• Support the development of Government submissions and technical decision-making activities.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops to define user, system and operational requirements.
• Review and manage engineering changes in accordance with Defence engineering governance frameworks.
• Support Test & Evaluation activities, technical certification and acceptance processes.
• Provide systems engineering advice to ensure capability outcomes are delivered safely, effectively and in accordance with Defence standards.

As The Ideal Candidate You Will Bring

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Communications, Systems, ICT, Networking or related discipline).
• 5+ years' experience in Systems Engineering within complex Defence or Defence-industry environments.
• Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements development, design, integration, verification and acceptance.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large Defence acquisition or sustainment programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Understanding of Defence engineering governance frameworks and acquisition processes.
• Must have Australian Citizenship & active NV1 AGSVA Security Clearance.

Highly Desrible

• Experience working with Land C4, communications, networking or ICT systems.
• Experience developing ASDEFCON (ENG) documentation.
• Experience within Integration, Test & Evaluation environments.
• Familiarity with Defence's One Defence Capability System (ODCS) and CASG engineering processes.

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

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.