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KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.\nKBR 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. At KBR, We Deliver.\nThink.KBR.com\nKBR in Australia\nWith 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.\nLearn more about KBR in Australia\nBelong, Connect and Grow at KBR\nAt 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, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.\nThe Opportunity:\nKBR is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support a key Defence capability program within the LAND domain.\nWorking 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.\nThis role offers the opportunity to influence complex engineering decisions, support capability improvements and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary project teams.\nResponsibilities:\nLead and oversee technical investigations relating to Defence platform systems.\nDevelop and verify technical instructions, engineering data and technical documentation.\nSupport systems engineering activities across the project lifecycle.\nManage technical requirements from project inception through to introduction into service and transition to sustainment.\nContribute to engineering change management and configuration management activities.\nParticipate in engineering design reviews and support engineering assurance activities.\nAct as a Design Acceptance Representative and provide engineering oversight for capability upgrades.\nSupport verification and validation planning and execution.\nDevelop strong working relationships with Defence stakeholders, industry partners and project teams.\nMentor and guide junior engineers and developing team members.\nAs the ideal candidate you will bring:\nDegree qualification in Engineering.\nChartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status\n5+ years of Systems Engineering experience within Defence programs.\nDemonstrated experience developing and executing Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs).\nRequirements management experience using DOORS.\nChange control and engineering review board experience.\nSystems safety engineering knowledge.\nStrong configuration management experience.\nExperience working within Defence engineering environments.\nKnowledge of the ASDEFCON contracting framework.\nExperience managing engineering risk.\nExperience in Verification and Validation (V&V) planning and test activities.\nStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.\nEngineering design documentation development.\nExperience supporting Defence acquisition, upgrade or sustainment programs.\nWhat we will offer you:\n· A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work\n· Flexible working\n· Competitive salary (including annual reviews)\n· Paid parental leave\n· Income protection\n· Corporate rewards\n· Salary packaging/Novated leasing\n· Employee stock purchase plans\n· Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance\n· Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways\nIf you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!\nAs 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.\nNotice 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. 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