Title:
Systems Engineer
Your KBR future - delivering solutions and changing the world
About KBR:
Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR) is a leading Defence and Government professional services provider. In Australia, KBR has been delivering solutions to Defence and Defence industry for over 20 years. We provide in-depth expertise to a wide range of Defence sector projects through our core competencies of program and project management, engineering, asset management, integrated logistics support, procurement and training solutions.
Learn more about our business here.
The Opportunity
As a Systems Engineer within the MSP Land domain, you will play a critical role in the development and integration of complex defence systems. Your primary responsibility will be to derive, analyse, and manage system requirements to ensure that they align with project objectives and client needs.
These positions require a deep understanding of systems engineering principles, a strong analytical mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
These are permanent, full-time opportunities based in Melbourne.
Candidates must hold an active AGSVA security clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct requirements derivation and analysis, ensuring alignment with high-level system requirements and customer expectations.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document detailed system requirements, including performance, functional, and interface requirements.
- Develop and maintain requirements traceability matrices and ensure consistency throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support the development of verification and validation plans to confirm that systems meet all derived requirements.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of subsystems.
- Engage with clients and stakeholders to communicate requirements, progress, and technical challenges.
- Contribute to risk management activities, identifying potential issues related to requirements and proposing mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations, particularly in the defence sector.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, preferably within the mechanical engineering discipline
- Proven experience in systems engineering, with a focus on requirements derivation
- Familiarity with defence systems and standards
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate high-level requirements into detailed technical specifications.
- Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS or equivalent.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- AGSVA security clearance
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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