Systems Engineer

KBR, Inc.

Join KBR as a Systems Engineer on a Command & Control program delivering secure IT capabilities to Defence. Collaborate across engineering disciplines on systems integration and problem solving.

Posted 4/26/2026full-timeCanberra • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply systems engineering practices to deliver complex, multi-domain IT and mission systems
Develop and manage requirements, architecture, and traceability across the lifecycle
Work closely with software, cyber, network, and test teams to drive integration outcomes
Define and support verification and test strategies to ensure system performance, security, and compliance
Contribute to design reviews, technical decision-making, and trade studies
Support system certification, safety, and airworthiness activities (where applicable)
Identify and resolve cross-domain system issues and integration risks
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience applying systems engineering practices to complex IT or mission systems
Ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines and integrate outcomes
Strong communication skills, able to translate technical issues into clear decisions
Experience developing engineering artefacts (requirements, ICDs, test plans, etc.)
Degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
Current NV1 security clearance
Eligibility to access ITAR-controlled technology
Experience in Defence, aerospace, or regulated environments (desirable)
Exposure to software development and integration environments (desirable)
Knowledge of satellite communications or secure networks (desirable)
Experience working within ASDEFCON frameworks (desirable)
Chartered or working toward CPEng / RPEQ (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems engineeringrequirements developmentarchitecture designverification strategiestest strategiesengineering artefactsintegrationsafety certificationairworthinesscross-domain issue resolution

Soft Skills

strong communicationtechnical decision-makingcollaborationproblem-solvingcontinuous improvement

Certifications

degree in EngineeringNV1 security clearanceCPEngRPEQ