Test & Evaluation Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Employee stock purchase plans

Career development programs

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking an experienced Test & Evaluation (T&E) Engineer to support the Joint Land Force base in Canberra or Melbourne. This role involves providing systems engineering and T&E expertise for next-generation Land C4 system capabilities in a complex environment.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years' experience and will work across the full engineering lifecycle, delivering strategic input and ensuring compliance with standards and governance frameworks.

Competitive salary, flexibility, and career development opportunities are offered in a culture recognized as a Great Place To Work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years’ experience in systems engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in Test & Evaluation within Defence or complex systems environments.
• Strong understanding of Verification & Validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver systems engineering and T&E activities across Defence capability projects.
• Develop and review technical documentation, including certification plans.
• Engage with Defence and industry stakeholders to support system integration.

Skills

Systems engineering

Test & Evaluation (T&E)

Verbal communication

Written communication

Management of competing priorities

Education

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or working towards

AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance

Job description

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.

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. That commitment is central to our people-first philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can belong, connect and grow. We Deliver – Together.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Test & Evaluation (T&E) Engineer to support the Joint Land Force base in either Canberra or Melbourne.

In this role, you will provide specialist systems engineering and T&E expertise to support the delivery of next-generation Land C4 system capabilities. You will work in a complex, fast-paced environment, contributing to capability acquisition, integration and assurance activities.

This is a great opportunity for a mid-to-senior engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, influencing stakeholders, and working across the full engineering lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver systems engineering and T&E activities across Defence capability projects
• Develop and review technical documentation, including certification plans and engineering artefacts
• Support Verification & Validation (V&V) and risk management activities
• Conduct and support Test & Evaluation activities across the lifecycle, including Preview (PT&E), Acceptance (AT&E), and Operational/In-Service testing
• Engage with Defence and industry stakeholders to support system integration and capability delivery
• Provide technical advice aligned with Defence engineering governance frameworks
• Contribute to engineering planning, milestone development and task allocation
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory frameworks

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• Minimum 4+ years’ experience in systems engineering
• Demonstrated experience in Test & Evaluation within Defence or complex systems environments
• Experience working with integrated or C4 systems
• Strong understanding of Verification & Validation processes
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver against technical and project outcomes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience developing key verification artefacts, including V&V Plans, Procedures, Reports, and Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM)
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or working towards
• Strong understanding of engineering governance and standards
• Experience working within Defence or complex government environments, with knowledge of capability lifecycle frameworks and exposure to ICT, cyber, and tactical communications systems (including radio and satellite) is highly desirable.
• Minimum AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance and Australian citizenship required to be eligible.

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
• 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. Apply Now!

Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Melanie Lo in the KBR Talent Acquisition Team on [e-mail].

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.