Title:
Systems Engineer - Mechanical
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.
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The Opportunity
This role is a Systems Engineering – Mechanical role supporting Land Engineering Agency (LEA) providing engineering services to Commercial and General Service Vehicle Systems Project Office (CGSVSPO), in delivery of Vehicle Fleet Sustainment support. The role will support the Technical Integrity of Fleets managed by CGSVSPO and is reliant upon the timely provision of engineering and technical services to manage, investigate and close out RODUM’s and associated Engineering/Technical changes. These changes require assessment to ensure Safety and Logistics factors are comprehensively addressed.
You will be joining a team to deliver the technical aspects of the project through design reviews, test and evaluation and support to technical certification. A focus on building relationships, managing KBR’s partnerships and maintaining client satisfaction will be key to this role, with a view to maximising business opportunities within the agreed operating structure.
Responsibilities
- Prepare Engineering Change documentation, including amendments to impacted Technical Data and Safety Artefacts IAW LEA processes, systems and authorities
- Provide support to RODUM investigations through review and assessment of technical data and logistics factors
- Support conduct of Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Maintain Configuration Management of Technical Data and artefacts
- Support the conduct of Test and Evaluation activities and Technical Certification activities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key customer and supplier contacts, liaise with Design Acceptance Authority Representative (DAAR) and other Stakeholders, as directed
- Provide guidance, mentorship and assistance to team members including graduate levels as and when required
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Degree qualified Mechatronics or Mechanical
- Experienced in Systems Engineering practice using EIA-632/IEEE 15288 or equivalent
- Hands-on experience in configuration management practice
- Working knowledge of ASDEFCON Contracting framework (above and/or below the line)
- Experience in safety and/or risk management
- Experience in Verification and Validation (V&V) planning and test execution
Other Requirements
- 2+ years Specialty Engineering practice as Electrical or Mechanical Platform engineer in Defence Environment
- Ability to support Configuration Control Boards and Safety Management Meetings
- Experience in reviewing and updating technical documentation
- Experience in Systems Safety and developing and implementing mitigating controls
Location: Melbourne, VIC
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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