Systems Engineer

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The Company

Kellogg Brown and Root (KBR) is a leading Defence and Government professional services provider. KBR Australia has been engaged in working with Defence and Defence Industry for over 20 years and has core competencies in program and project management, engineering, asset management, integrated logistics support, procurement and training solutions, and provides in-depth expertise to a wide range of projects within the Defence sector. .

The Role

The Systems Engineer shall provide Systems Engineering services to support the achievement of the delivery of engineering materiel system inputs into the Engineering Management Unit (EMU) Project work packages.

Duties that may be performed include but not limited to:

• Provide Professional Engineering advice on Land Material managed by EWIS-L SPO;

• Development of documentation including SEMP, TCP, Safety Cases, and Hazard Analysis Reports, for acceptance of Prime Equipment systems and sub-systems;

• Material Certification of EWIS-L SPO managed systems, in accordance with EWIS-L SPO guidance, for Principal Engineer and Executive Authority Approval;

• Conduct ECPs and technical investigations for EWIS-L SPO managed systems;

• Conduct and coordinate the wider review of engineering management documentation (specifically relating to Safety Case and Hazard Analysis Reports), identifying issues, concerns and opportunities, and comparing to industry and military standards, as well as best practice guidance;

• Plan, conduct and provide reporting for Test & Evaluation (T&E) activities in accordance with T&E Policy;

• Conduct Engineering & Technical (E&T) internal audits and provide reporting in accordance with EWIS-L SPO Audit Program Schedule.

• Stakeholder engagement activities including participation in meetings, working groups and mandated systems reviews.

Required Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Bachelor of Engineering (preferably Systems, Electrical, Electronics, Communications, or Telecommunications).

• Technical Proficiency (An individual who holds an accredited or recognised four-year engineering degree and has completed a minimum of three years engineering work experience after completing the degree.)

• Demonstrated Systems Engineering qualifications or experience.

• Be an Australian citizen and hold an Australian Government security clearance – Minimum NV1.

• Well-developed oral and written communication skills and experience.​

Highly Desirable

• Experience working within a Land Material Safety Framework (LMSF).
• Knowledge and use of Spectrum analysers and other RF test equipment.
• Laboratory and/or Field based testing of designs. Post-graduate qualifications in a relevant technical field.
• Experience in tailoring and applying AS/NZS ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2015, or equivalent.
• Practical experience in Project Engineering and ability to work in a distributed team environment.

Benefits of KBR

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)
• Flexible working conditions
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid Reservist leave
• Income protection
• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging/Novated leasing
• Discounted employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts
• 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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