Systems Integration Engineer

KBR Careers; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Job summary

KBR is seeking an experienced Systems Integration Engineer to lead integration and testing for a major Defence modernization program in Australia. The role emphasizes complex system‑of‑systems environments, lifecycle engineering, and governance compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Engineering and 5+ years in Defence systems engineering, strong stakeholder engagement, and Australian citizenship with active NV1 AGSVA clearance.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Systems engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Job description

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 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. Think.KBR.com 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 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).

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.