Senior Systems Engineer: Defense Upgrades & Compliance in Melbourne

At KBR – We do things that matter. 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.

KBR in Australia has over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, with around 2,000 employees focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to being a People First company. That commitment fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.

The Opportunity: KBR is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the sustainment of specialised fleets within the Land Engineering Agency. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, the position contributes to defining design requirements aligned with engineering change and configuration management processes, while ensuring compliance with certification standards, industry practices, and organisational engineering frameworks.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the development of technical investigations and instructions for platform systems, ensuring accurate verification and validation of engineering data.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to define design requirements aligned with engineering change and configuration management processes for mechanical platform systems.
• Perform the role of Design Acceptance Representative, contributing to engineering design reviews and the preparation of Engineering Support Reports.
• Lead significant upgrade projects on behalf of the client, ensuring delivery to scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Operate in compliance with the standards and requirements of the Authorised Engineering Organisation and Contractor Engineering Management Plan.
• Fulfil Design Acceptance Representative responsibilities in support of Certificate of Airworthiness (CoA) requirements.
• Support the development and review of technical work instructions and maintenance schedules.
• Deliver high-quality engineering outputs, including reports and design documentation, in accordance with contract requirements.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable certification standards and established industry practices.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key customers and supplier stakeholders.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to team members, including graduate engineers.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or similar field.
• Victorian state registered Engineer.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute Systems Engineering Management Plans.
• Hands-on experience in configuration management practice.
• Working knowledge of ASDEFCON Contracting framework.
• Experience in risk management.
• Experience in Verification and Validation (V&V) planning and test execution.
• Minimum AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance with the ability to obtain NV1 clearance.

Desirable:

• 5+ years Systems Engineering or Mechanical Engineering practice (in Defence Environment).
• Ability to conduct Change Control Boards and Risk Management Meetings.
• Experience in requirements management and use of DOORs.
• Experience in developing System Design and detail design documentation.
• Experience in Systems Safety and developing and implementing safe ways of working and WHS plan.

Why you’ll enjoy being part of our team:

• 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.

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!

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).