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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 Software Engineer to join our growing Defence team.\nIn 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.\nThis position offers the opportunity to influence technical outcomes, mentor engineers and contribute to the development of advanced software systems used within complex operational environments.\nResponsibilities:\nAs the Senior Specialist Software Engineer, you will:\nLead the design, development and implementation of software solutions for scientific and engineering applications.\nAnalyse customer requirements and translate them into software designs and technical solutions.\nDevelop, test, debug and maintain software products in accordance with engineering and quality standards.\nCreate software prototypes and participate in verification and validation activities.\nResolve software discrepancies and support continuous product improvement initiatives.\nProduce and maintain software documentation, design artefacts and baseline configuration records.\nContribute to system analysis, software architecture and engineering assessments.\nSupport the development of engineering test strategies and software evaluation activities.\nProvide technical leadership, project planning, estimation and coordination across assigned work packages.\nCollaborate with engineers, stakeholders and customers to deliver successful project outcomes.\nAs the ideal candidate you will bring:\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline.\nDemonstrated experience delivering complex software engineering solutions.\nStrong proficiency in:C#\nWindows Presentation Foundation (WPF)\nObject-Oriented Programming (OOP)\nUnit Testing methodologies and frameworks.\n\nExcellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.\nStrong organisational and prioritisation skills.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nDesirable\nExperience working within Defence, aerospace or other highly regulated engineering environments.\nExperience across the full software development lifecycle.\nExposure to systems engineering methodologies and complex engineering programs.\nPrevious experience providing technical leadership or mentoring software engineering teams.\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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