Senior Systems Engineer

About the role

KBR is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support a key Defence capability program within the LAND domain. Working directly with the client in Canberra, you will lead technical investigations, engineering assessments and systems engineering activities for platform upgrades, modifications and sustainment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee technical investigations related to Defence platform systems.
• Develop and verify technical instructions, engineering data and documentation.
• Manage technical requirements from inception through to service introduction and sustainment.
• Participate in engineering design reviews, change management and configuration management.
• Act as Design Acceptance Representative and provide engineering oversight for capability upgrades.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide multidisciplinary project teams.

Required profile

• Degree qualification in Engineering.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status.
• 5+ years of Systems Engineering experience within Defence programs.
• Experience with Defence engineering environments and ASDEFCON framework.

Required skills

• Systems Engineering
• DOORS requirements management
• Change control and engineering review board processes
• Configuration management
• Systems safety engineering
• Verification & Validation planning and execution
• Engineering risk management

What we offer

• Great Place To Work certified culture
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Paid parental leave and income protection
• Corporate rewards, salary packaging and employee stock purchase plans
• Health benefits including flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
• Career development through online learning, mentorship and clear pathways