Systems Engineer

16 hours ago

Adelaide, South Australia KBR Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
Title:
Systems Engineer

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

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 30 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.

Learn more about our business here.

Mission and Scope

We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to join our team to support critical Modernisation and uplifting of Electronic Warfare capability that protect national security. As an Systems Engineer, you have a passion for contributing to the full product lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to testing, production, and ongoing support of Defence products. Your ability to collaborate, adapt to new technologies, and deliver high-quality solutions makes you an indispensable part of any team. .

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to:
  • Undertake with the assistant engineers, the development of Technical Investigations and Technical Instructions relating to platform systems, including the verification and validation of technical data.
  • Work within a multidisciplinary team to develop design requirements in the context of engineering change management and configuration management relating to Mechanical and Electrical platform systems.
  • Participate in Engineering design Reviews and the development of Engineering Support Reports.
  • Work both within and to the requirements of the Authorised Engineering Organisation.
  • Work to the requirements of Contractor Engineering Management Plan.
  • Assist with preparation and/or review of work instructions and maintenance schedules.
  • Conducting work to a high standard, including work on engineering reports and design contract documents.
  • Working within Certification Standards and established industry practices.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key customer and supplier contacts.
  • Provide assistance to team members including graduate levels as and when required.
  • Other duties as directed.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential:
  • Degree qualified, Chartered Professional Engineer
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute Systems Engineering Management Plans.
  • Hands-on experience in configuration management practice.
  • Working within Certification Standards and established industry practices.
  • Working within Certification Standards and established industry practices.
  • Familiar with CASG Engineering policy and procedures, technical assurance frameworks
  • Experience in risk management.
  • Experience in Verification and Validation (V&V) planning and test execution.
  • NV1 AGSVA Security Clearance.
Desirable:
  • High standard of written communication skills
  • Working within Certification Standards and established industry practices.
  • Able to communicate effectively in workshops management meetings
  • Familiar with Export Controls
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • An understanding of Electronic Warfare
  • Defence experience (Uniformed, APS or Contractor)
Other Competencies:
  • Capability of working under broad direction
  • Takes responsibility for their deliverables
  • Influencing project direction through their contribution
  • An ability to apply critical thinking to problem solving
  • Experience in operating within a team environment
  • Ability to priorities work and work in a flexible delivery environment
Location: RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA (on site 5 days a week dependent on network access and role requirements)

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

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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