Title:
Weapons System Engineer
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Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.
Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.
Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.
The Opportunity:
KBR is seeking an experienced Weapons Systems Engineer to provide specialist engineering expertise supporting Combat Systems activities on the Products Being Supported (PBS).
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will deliver engineering services in accordance with the LAND Engineering framework, with a specific focus on Combat Systems. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will provide technical leadership, guidance and mentorship to fellow Engineers supporting the technical certification, compliance and review of weapons systems and combat systems on Land platforms.
You will lead combat systems field services on the PBS and work collaboratively with stakeholders, providing technical guidance across Combat, Command and Control systems and equipment.
A key focus of the role will be providing risk-based technical advice across acquisition and technical certification activities in support of the Infantry Fighting Vehicle Systems Program Office (IFVSPO) Principal Engineer.
Responsibilities:
- Provide Combat and weapons Systems Engineering Subject Matter Expertise, technical guidance and leadership to support technical certification and acceptance testing of weapons systems on armoured platforms.
- Develop Acceptance testing task plans, contribute to program schedules and independently deliver engineering outputs for engineering changes.
- Deliver engineering activities in accordance with approved policy, plans and processes, including the Engineering Management Plan and individual CSC task plans.
- Provide technical oversight and assurance across systems engineering, configuration control and materiel support processes.
- Support technical certification, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, specifications and regulations and assuring systems are fit for purpose.
- Manage systems engineering services, including requirements engineering, integration engineering, verification and validation, test and evaluation, mechanical, electrical, structural and safety engineering.
- Develop tasking statements, review subcontracted quotations and deliverables, and support value for money and risk mitigation to as low as reasonably practicable.
- Develop test plans, review engineering design deliverables, conduct technical Design Reviews and undertake technical risk assessments within engineering delegation.
- Work within the Land engineering framework to support certification and accreditation of major platforms and integrated weapon systems, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Attend field firing and testing activities at ranges across Australia to support certification and accreditation safe for use of mounted weapons systems on the platforms.
As the ideal candidate you will bring:
Essential:
- Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics, Mechatronics or Systems or a related discipline.
- Experience with Requirements Development, Design Review and Acceptance within a regulated technical framework, for example Department of Defence.
- Experience in weapons, communications and combat systems
- Hold, or be eligible for, membership of a recognised professional body and registration as Chartered Engineer.
- A minimum of 5 years related experience, with typical experience ranging from 5-10 years.
- Must be eligible for ITAR clearance of relevant Army and Defence systems.
Desirable:
- Experience in a Department of Defence design delivery.
- Experience in Armoured Vehicle or mounted weapon system design or maintenance.
- Awareness of Systems Engineering
All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should apply.
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!
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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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