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First seen by Alion on Jul 27, 2026. KBR scores B on the Alion truth index.

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KBR

KBR is an engineering, science and technology company headquartered in Houston, Texas, delivering government services, defense and space mission support, process technology licensing and engineering for energy, chemicals and infrastructure projects. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it works across the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and the Middle East, and in September 2025 announced the spin-off of its Mission Technology Solutions business into a separate public company. It hires process, piping, instrumentation, structural and HSE engineers, project and construction managers, logistics and commercial specialists, and finance, tax and IT staff.

Title:

Software Engineer

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. At KBR, We Deliver.

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KBR in Australia

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.

Learn more about KBR in Australia

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

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, 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.

The Opportunity:

KBR is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our growing Defence team.

In this role, you will provide technical leadership across the design, development, integration and sustainment of complex software solutions supporting scientific and engineering applications. You will work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality software products that meet customer requirements and support mission-critical Defence capabilities.

This position offers the opportunity to influence technical outcomes, mentor engineers and contribute to the development of advanced software systems used within complex operational environments.

Responsibilities:

As the Senior Specialist Software Engineer, you will:

  • Lead the design, development and implementation of software solutions for scientific and engineering applications.
  • Analyse customer requirements and translate them into software designs and technical solutions.
  • Develop, test, debug and maintain software products in accordance with engineering and quality standards.
  • Create software prototypes and participate in verification and validation activities.
  • Resolve software discrepancies and support continuous product improvement initiatives.
  • Produce and maintain software documentation, design artefacts and baseline configuration records.
  • Contribute to system analysis, software architecture and engineering assessments.
  • Support the development of engineering test strategies and software evaluation activities.
  • Provide technical leadership, project planning, estimation and coordination across assigned work packages.
  • Collaborate with engineers, stakeholders and customers to deliver successful project outcomes.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering complex software engineering solutions.
  • Strong proficiency in:
    • C#
    • Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)
    • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
    • Unit Testing methodologies and frameworks.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable

  • Experience working within Defence, aerospace or other highly regulated engineering environments.
  • Experience across the full software development lifecycle.
  • Exposure to systems engineering methodologies and complex engineering programs.
  • Previous experience providing technical leadership or mentoring software engineering teams.

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.

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