Countermeasures Engineer – Defence Electronics & RF Systems

About the role

Join KBR in Adelaide as a Countermeasures Engineer, supporting the design, verification, testing and release of electronic countermeasure mission fills for Defence. You will work closely with Defence personnel, industry partners and engineering specialists to ensure compliance with technical regulatory frameworks.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct engineering design reviews of Force Protection Electronic Countermeasure (FPECM) Mission Fills.
• Plan, coordinate and execute laboratory and field‑based testing activities.
• Review technical documentation, verification evidence and engineering artefacts.
• Maintain the Engineering Management System and support technical certification processes.

Required profile

• Accredited Bachelor’s degree in Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Minimum three years of post‑graduate engineering experience in Defence projects.
• Australian citizenship with current NV1 security clearance (ability to obtain NV2).
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or ability to achieve.

Required skills

• Systems engineering within Defence, especially RF, communications and electronic warfare.
• Design, integration or support of RF and electronic warfare systems.
• Test & Evaluation planning and execution (DT&E, AT&E).
• Technical data assessment and engineering management governance.

What we offer

• Great Place to Work certified culture with flexible working options.
• Competitive salary with annual reviews and salary packaging/Novated leasing.
• Paid parental leave, income protection and employee stock purchase plans.
• Health benefits including flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance.