At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex Defence programs and ensure engineering excellence across projects.
- Company: Join KBR, a certified Great Place To Work with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, competitive salary, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with strong support for professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of Defence engineering while mentoring the next generation.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in engineering leadership with Defence experience required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Principal Engineer – Mission Integration
The Opportunity
KBR is seeking a Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership across complex Defence programs within our Mission Integration Operating Unit.
This senior role acts as Technical Authority, responsible for ensuring the technical integrity, governance, and quality of engineering outcomes across major Defence programs and capture activities.
You will work closely with engineering leaders, program managers, and Defence stakeholders to provide strategic technical direction, engineering assurance, and capability development across the Mission Systems portfolio.
This role is ideal for an experienced engineering leader who is passionate about delivering complex Defence capability while shaping the next generation of engineering professionals.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and assurance across multiple Defence programs.
- Act as Technical Authority, ensuring engineering standards, governance, and compliance frameworks are applied.
- Lead technical reviews, engineering assurance activities, and design governance across projects.
- Provide expert advice to program teams on complex engineering challenges and system integration.
- Oversee engineering processes and ensure alignment with KBR and Defence regulatory frameworks.
- Mentor and develop engineering leaders while supporting workforce capability and professionalisation.
- Collaborate with Defence stakeholders and internal teams to support delivery of mission‑critical capability.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
You are a Senior Engineering Leader with experience delivering complex systems within Defence or other highly regulated environments.
- 15+ years’ engineering experience, including leadership of complex technical programs.
- Experience delivering systems engineering outcomes across the full lifecycle.
- Strong knowledge of engineering governance, assurance, certification and compliance frameworks.
- Experience working with Defence organisations such as CASG, NGS, GWEO or DSTG.
- Understanding of ASDEFCON engineering frameworks and Defence program environments.
- Professional Engineer registration or eligibility (e. g. CPEng / FIEAust / PE).
- Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (NV1 or higher).
Experience with software‑intensive systems, digital engineering environments, system safety, or integrated mission systems will be highly regarded.
Benefits
- A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)
- Flexible working conditions
- Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid reservist leave
- Income protection
- Corporate rewards
- Salary packaging/novated leasing
- Discounted employee stock purchase plans
- Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts
- Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
- Legal Statements
KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture.
We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
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.
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Principal Engineer – Mission Integration employer: 1805 KBR Wyle Services, LLC
KBR is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises flexibility and employee well-being, as evidenced by its recognition as a Great Place To Work across multiple countries. With a strong focus on professional development, employees benefit from mentorship opportunities and career pathways, ensuring continuous growth in their engineering careers. Located in Australia, KBR provides a unique opportunity to contribute to critical Defence programs while being part of a supportive team dedicated to delivering complex capabilities.
Contact Details:
1805 KBR Wyle Services, LLC Recruitment Team
