Senior Systems Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 31, 2026. KBR scores B on the Alion truth index.
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With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.
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The Opportunity:
KBR is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support a key Defence capability program within the LAND domain.
Working directly alongside the client in Canberra, you will undertake and lead technical investigations, engineering assessments and systems engineering activities associated with platform upgrades, modifications and sustainment outcomes. Acting as an important technical liaison between stakeholders, you will ensure engineering solutions are delivered safely, compliantly and in alignment with Defence requirements.
This role offers the opportunity to influence complex engineering decisions, support capability improvements and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary project teams.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee technical investigations relating to Defence platform systems.
- Develop and verify technical instructions, engineering data and technical documentation.
- Support systems engineering activities across the project lifecycle.
- Manage technical requirements from project inception through to introduction into service and transition to sustainment.
- Contribute to engineering change management and configuration management activities.
- Participate in engineering design reviews and support engineering assurance activities.
- Act as a Design Acceptance Representative and provide engineering oversight for capability upgrades.
- Support verification and validation planning and execution.
- Develop strong working relationships with Defence stakeholders, industry partners and project teams.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and developing team members.
As the ideal candidate you will bring:
- Degree qualification in Engineering.
- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status
- 5+ years of Systems Engineering experience within Defence programs.
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs).
- Requirements management experience using DOORS.
- Change control and engineering review board experience.
- Systems safety engineering knowledge.
- Strong configuration management experience.
- Experience working within Defence engineering environments.
- Knowledge of the ASDEFCON contracting framework.
- Experience managing engineering risk.
- Experience in Verification and Validation (V&V) planning and test activities.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Engineering design documentation development.
- Experience supporting Defence acquisition, upgrade or sustainment programs.
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
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.
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.