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Your KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world

About KBR:

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 countries. 

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers. From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force.

The Opportunity:

KBR is seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer to join an agile development team focused on technology solutions for the deployment of software and secure systems in support of Defence operations.

As a Mission Planning Systems (MPS) Systems Engineer, you will provide expert systems engineering guidance and advice to support KBR’s Defence and Technology Solutions Line of Business.

Working under the direction of the Principal Engineer, this role will involve supporting the delivery of Defence projects in line with established policies, procedures, and systems. You will play a key part in ensuring the successful delivery of secure, compliant, and accredited software, applications, and IT systems.

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to: 

Network and software systems analysis and design including the development of artefacts to support technical certification.

Identifying and managing program technical risks and issues within the support to operations scope.

Updating, reviewing, and verifying documentation produced in support of project development and sustainment.

The duties will leverage on systems engineering skills and provide the MPS Project Manager and KBR customers with advice related to system design, implementation, testing and acceptance.

Accepting responsibility and accountability for assigned project(s), including performance accountability.

Acting with a degree of autonomy for team and system tasking outcomes.

Fostering a positive work environment that is professional, dynamic and innovative.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

Essential:

Current AGSVA security clearance – NV1 or higher

Engineering Degree suitable to achieve membership of Engineers Australia in relevant Communications, Computing, or Electronics related field.

A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in an Information Technology or Engineering discipline.

Experience and proven expertise in the areas of military Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4I).

Experience as a System Engineer in the development of software and hardware systems.

Experience working within a Systems Engineering Lifecycle as well as authoring & reviewing technical documentation.

Experience working with aviation related software standards and Australian Defence regulatory frameworks.

Experience working with project teams in the delivery of complex ICT systems.

Strong client and staff engagement, relationship and communications skills.

Well-developed interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

Experience with Defence ICT environments (including Defence Protected Environment (DPE) and Defence Secret Environment (DSE)).

Demonstrable knowledge of Aviation Mission Planning and of the Defence Air Component – Command and Control Capability System (AC-C2CS) environment.

Project scheduling experience.

Benefits of KBR

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

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

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.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.

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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