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 System Engineer will play a critical role in the development, integration, and certification of mission planning systems for Australian Defence Force (ADF) aviation platforms. The role requires extensive experience in aerospace engineering, software development, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on delivering high-quality engineering artefacts within strict timeframes.
This role is well-suited for an experienced Defence Systems Engineer who thrives in a high-security, mission-critical environment and is committed to advancing aviation mission planning capabilities.
The key responsibilities of the role, but is not limited to:
Represent the organisation professionally and adhere to company policies, security protocols, and best practices.
Work collaboratively within a distributed team to develop and integrate mission planning products for Defence aviation clients.
Develop and deliver engineering artefacts to support ARH and MRH JMPS Unit Planning Components (UPC) development, certification, and transition, ensuring artefacts remain up to date with tested software.
Ensure configuration control is applied to the development, transition, and support of JMPS ARH and MRH UPCs and tools, following engineering management and Defence procedures.
Leverage expertise to improve workflows and certification activities through innovative engineering solutions.
Conduct risk and issues assessments to identify and manage technical project risks, ensuring reports are available for all stakeholders.
Apply engineering processes autonomously to software development activities, ensuring compliance with JC4ISPO’s Engineering Management System and ADF regulatory frameworks for formal product releases.
As the ideal candidate you will bring:
Essential:
Minimum of five years’ experience as a System Engineer.
Strong understanding of MIL-STD-498 and/or DO-178C standards.
Expertise in Aviation Mission Planning and geospatial data.
Knowledge of software programming and development processes.
Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and workflows effectively.
Strong analytical skills with the capability to review and improve procedures and systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
NV1 Security Clearance
Desirable:
Experience working with the ADF in an aviation software engineering capacity.
Familiarity with European Military Aviation Regulations.
Knowledge of Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) and Portable Flight Planning Software (PFPS).
Experience in System Acceptance Testing Procedure design.
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.
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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