Systems Engineer

Title:

Systems Engineer - Countermeasures (NV1 required)

About KBR:

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.

We deliver science, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 30 countries.

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies have been proud to deliver some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.

With around 2,000 employees in six 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 in 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 that provides 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.

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The Opportunity:

KBR is seeking a Countermeasures Engineer to support a Defence project. This position will assist in the development and verification of Counter Improvised Explosive Device (CIED) systems and capabilities to ensure the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is equipped with cutting-edge technology to address operational threats.

This is a permanent, full-time role based in Adelaide, with the potential for international travel to the USA. Interstate applicants may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

This position requires an active NV1 clearance on commencement, with the ability to obtain or maintain up to NV2.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the LCRC Chief Engineer with the management of the Engineering Management System (EMS) for Mission Fill development.
• Conduct design reviews on Mission Fills for Force Protection Electronic Countermeasures (FPECM), with input into testing in a laboratory environment and documentation of test results.
• Gain and maintain technical authority over FPECM systems and ensure compliance with Defence processes and regulations.
• Engage with Mission Fill developers to ensure designs are in line with Land-specific testing processes and CMD&V principles.
• Perform Technical Data Assessments on FPECM systems and provide technical support to field trials.
• Conduct document audits and update internal processes and procedures in response to changes.
• Support international field testing of Mission Fills at Defence and allied test facilities.

Required Qualifications, Experience, and Knowledge:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering (CPEng will be highly advantageous)
• Demonstrated Systems Engineering experience in Defence projects with expertise in RF/Communications systems design and integration.
• Experience in the acquisition and introduction into service of systems within Defence environments.
• Knowledge of electronic countermeasure systems and experience with CIED capability development.
• Well-developed communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proven experience in Defence systems testing and evaluation at the DT&E and AT&E levels.

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