Breathing Systems Engineer

Breathing Systems Engineer – Sydney, Australia

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide.

Opportunity

This is a permanent full‑time opportunity.

The Breathing Systems Engineer will support the sustainment of breathing systems, hyperbaric equipment, and charging facilities, providing specialist engineering expertise, technical advice, and leadership in engineering support activities.

The role reports to the Engineering Manager and requires safe, reliable, and effective engineering outcomes.

Must be based in Sydney.

Successful candidates must hold a Baseline security clearance or higher (Defence clearance required).

Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist systems engineering expertise for breathing systems, hyperbaric equipment, and charging facilities.
• Deliver engineering support and engineering change activities in accordance with approved plans, policies, and engineering standards.
• Lead systems engineering activities, including requirements management, integration, verification and validation, testing, and certification.
• Provide technical oversight, engineering assurance, and risk‑based advice to support safe and effective capability sustainment.
• Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, and engineering design evaluations within delegated authority.
• Support configuration management, systems safety, certification, and engineering governance activities.
• Review contractor deliverables and provide technical input to achieve quality, value‑for‑money, and risk‑based outcomes.
• Ideal Candidate
• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent) in a recognised engineering discipline.
• Strong engineering experience, ideally within a regulated or highly governed technical environment.
• Experience in requirements development, design reviews, and engineering acceptance activities.
• Eligibility for Chartered Engineer registration and membership of a recognised professional engineering body.
• The ability to obtain an engineering delegation within an Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO).
• Australian citizenship (or permanent residency) and the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance.
• Eligibility to obtain ITAR clearance for relevant systems.

Desirable

• Experience delivering engineering outcomes within the Department of Defence.
• Marine engineering design or maintenance experience.
• Experience working with diving, breathing, or hyperbaric equipment.
• 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

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) is necessary.

Notice to Third Parties/Recruitment

Agencies: KBR Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes or any liability associated with fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties who have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity.

Candidates interested in applying are welcome to submit their application online.

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