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Your KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world

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:

We are seeking expressions of interest for a Principal Engineer.

The Principal Engineer leads the Mission Systems program, overseeing technical capabilities, processes, and the management of technical assurance, quality, document control, and personnel competencies. They ensure the technical integrity of engineering deliverables, including designs, specifications, studies, calculations, and general support, both directly to customers and when using customer systems and regulatory frameworks.

The Principal Engineer guides other engineers, working closely with Chief or Principal engineers from other programs and units. They set strategic direction for engineering policy, workforce planning, and the professional development of technical disciplines, promoting the sharing of ideas and capabilities across units.

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to: 

Provides leadership and technical direction across the Mission Systems Program.

Works closely with Operational Unit and program/project engineering leads and their staff.

Develops and maintains Mission Systems prorgram engineering processes and procedures that interface with the broader KBR Quality system

Provides identification, development and inclusion of AIC opportunities to maximise Australian sovereign capabilities in Engineering

Ensures AIA identification, implementation and evaluation is undertaken relevant to Engineering

Reports AIC output and outcome to the Support Services Manager.

Manage the delivery of the Technical Assurance functions, including quality assurance, audit, analysis, corrective action. reporting and lessons learnt.

Provide leadership and assistance to programs and projects on an as required basis including technical advice and direction, and sourcing internal or external expertise as required.

Provide direction and guidance with developing and maintaining a framework for technical learning and development.

Work closely with Operational Units and People and Culture in developing the careers of technical personnel including training and professionalisation needs, and potential roles.

Attend project status reviews.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

Essential:

A degree in engineering:

Registered professional engineer in an Australian jurisdiction

Chartered engineering status

Minimum 15 years’ experience

Proven engineering leadership and management experience in complex programs

NV1 Security clearance (or ability to obtain).

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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