Senior Systems Engineer - Safety

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 talented 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:

KBR is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Systems Engineer – Safety to join our high-performing team on a key Defence project. This permanent, full-time role is based in Melbourne, with consideration given to strong interstate candidates on a case-by-case basis.

In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring system safety and regulatory compliance across the project lifecycle. You’ll lead safety engineering activities in accordance with Defence standards, contribute to the development of essential safety artefacts, and provide expert technical guidance to both project teams and stakeholders.

If you are passionate about Defence capability, thrive in complex environments, and bring deep expertise in safety engineering, this is an excellent opportunity to be part of a project that makes a real impact.

Please note: An NV1 security clearance is required at commencement, and the successful candidate must be willing to upgrade to NV2.

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

• Lead safety engineering activities in accordance with Defence regulatory frameworks.

• Develop and manage Safety Cases, Hazard Logs, and Risk Assessments to support project compliance.

• Conduct System Safety Assessments (SSA), Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).

• Support system reviews, ensuring safety requirements are effectively implemented and verified.

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and project stakeholders on safety engineering practices.

• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, including project managers, engineers, and Defence stakeholders to ensure safety requirements are met.   

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chartership status will be highly advantageous) 

• 7+ years experience in  safety engineering within Defence  

• Strong knowledge of Defence Safety Case development, Hazard Analysis, and Risk Management. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

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.

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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