Systems Safety Engineer

Kbr; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Employee stock purchase plans

Flu shots, skin checks and discounted

Career development

Job summary

The Systems Safety Engineer at KBR plays a critical role in delivering safety assurance across Defence sustainment contracts. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will lead safety case development, assessments, and safety program maintenance across complex platforms.

This permanent full-time role is based in Sydney, Australia, with Baseline Defence Security Clearance required or higher. You will mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure ongoing safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering with 10+ years in systems safety within Defence or high-risk sectors.
• Proven ability to lead safety programs, safety cases, and assurance activities.
• Knowledge of Defence regulatory frameworks, certification, and seaworthiness requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of the System Safety Program and Safety Case Reports.
• Direct safety assurance activities in line with the In-Service Safety Program (ISSP).
• Review safety cases and assessments for new and existing capabilities.
• Support engineering change activities by ensuring safe design integration.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Systems safety engineering

Defence standards

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Safety management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Title:

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

The Opportunity:

The Systems Safety Engineer plays a critical role in delivering the systems safety assurance program across a Defence sustainment contract. Supporting the Engineering Manager, the role is responsible for ensuring safety assessments, reporting, and compliance activities are executed in line with Defence standards and engineering delegations. This position provides risk-based technical advice, contributes to safety case development, and helps ensure all in-service safety obligations are met across complex platforms.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity and can be based in Sydney.

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

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and maintenance of the System Safety Program, including Safety Case Reports.
• Direct safety assurance activities in line with the In-Service Safety Program (ISSP).
• Review and develop safety cases and assessments for new and existing capabilities.
• Support engineering change activities by ensuring system safety design integration.
• Review design requirements, tasking, and deliverables for safety compliance.
• Participate in integrated teams supporting design, development, and implementation of safe systems.
• Ensure certification aligns with Defence, statutory, and seaworthiness regulations.
• Develop and maintain system safety plans, procedures, and processes.
• Provide risk-based advice, reports, and recommendations to senior engineering leadership.
• Mentor engineers, collaborate with stakeholders, and support broader engineering and enterprise objectives.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• A degree as a qualified engineer with 10+ years’ experience in systems safety within Defence or similar high-risk industries (maritime, aerospace, rail, oil & gas).
• A proven ability to lead and deliver system safety programs, including safety cases, assessments, and assurance activities.
• A strong knowledge of safety engineering standards and Defence regulatory frameworks, including certification and seaworthiness requirements.
• Experience supporting engineering change and design reviews, ensuring safety is embedded across lifecycle and sustainment activities.
• An ability to provide risk-based technical advice and influence senior stakeholders on safety, technical integrity, and compliance outcomes.
• Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring skills, with experience working across integrated teams.
• Eligibility for ITAR clearance and Chartered Engineer status, with strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a Baseline 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.