Engineering Manager – Engineering, Analysis And Innovation

About KBR:

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

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 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.

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the Defence force.

The Opportunity:

The Engineering, Analysis and Innovation (EAI) Manager provides technical leadership and subject matter expertise in navigation warfare and Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) in support of Defence capability delivery and operations. The EAI Manager will directly manage a multi-disciplined team covering engineering, data analysis, modelling and simulation, and Innovation.                                                                                

Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and management to the EAI team to deliver APNT outcomes to the Defence customer.

• Application of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and navigation warfare knowledge and technology to deliver APNT capabilities to Defence.

• Provide subject matter expertise in the areas of advanced counter PNT concept and techniques including Electronic Attack, jamming, electronic protection, electronic surveillance and GNSS receiver technology.

• Application of knowledge of navigation warfare test and trials requirements.

• Knowledge and application of advanced modelling and simulation tools and techniques for navigate warfare capabilities.

• Knowledge and application of Radio Frequency technology associated with navigation warfare.

• Conduct of studies and production of technical reports.

• Conduct of working groups and other group forums.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

Essential:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience

• Proven extensive knowledge of navigation warfare, GNSS and associated PNT.

• Proven extensive knowledge of counter PNT techniques and technologies.

• Extensive knowledge of Australian Defence operations

• Demonstrated leadership of multi-disciplined team

• Demonstrated effective stakeholder management

• Undergraduate four-year degree in a relevant engineering discipline

• Holds an Australian government NV2 security clearance as a minimum.

• Eligible to access ITAR controlled technology.

Desirable:

• Chartered Professional Engineering status or eligibility.

• Registered professional engineer in an Australian jurisdiction.

• Experience with delivering programs with an ASDEFCON framework.

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!

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.

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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