Job Description
Title: Senior Systems Engineer
Company: KBR (Trinzic) – a future independent company created through the spin‐off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January ****.
Industry: Defence & Engineering, with a focus on mission‐critical systems and infrastructure.
Location: Melbourne, Australia (Hybrid – fully remote, in‐office and on‐site as required)
Contract type: Permanent, full‐time.
Working hours: Standard 37.5 hours per week.
Pay: Competitive salary (annual reviews) – see company policy for details.
Benefits:
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.
Core responsibilities:
Lead and oversee the development of Technical Investigations and Technical Instructions for Defence platform systems.
Verify and validate technical data to support engineering outcomes and project delivery.
Develop and manage systems engineering artefacts, plans, and documentation throughout the lifecycle.
Work within multidisciplinary teams to develop design requirements aligned with engineering change and configuration management processes.
Act as a Design Acceptance Representative and participate in engineering design reviews.
Lead significant upgrade and engineering change projects on behalf of the customer.
Support requirements management, risk management, verification and validation activities.
Prepare and review engineering reports, technical documentation, maintenance schedules, and work instructions.
Ensure compliance with Authorised Engineering Organisation requirements and Contractor Engineering Management Plans.
Build and maintain strong relationships with Defence customers,



suppliers, and key stakeholders.
Mentor and support junior engineers and graduates, fostering technical excellence across the team.
Key qualifications:
Degree qualification in Engineering.
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs).
Strong understanding and practical experience in configuration management.
Working knowledge of the ASDEFCON contracting framework.
Experience in risk management processes and methodologies.
Proven experience in Verification & Validation (V&V;) planning and test execution.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
5+ years' experience in Systems Engineering within a Defence environment.
Experience facilitating Change Control Boards and Risk Management Meetings.
Requirements management experience, including the use of DOORS.
Experience developing system design and detailed design documentation.
Knowledge of Systems Safety principles and WHS planning.
Experience supporting complex Defence platform or sustainment programs.
All candidates must hold an active NV1 Defence Security Clearance; only candidates holding a baseline clearance or above should apply.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be Australian citizens and able to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance.
Applicants must meet all statutory and regulatory compliance requirements, including DBS/vetting/checks where required.
Equal opportunity statement:
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
In workplace safety and inclusion, KBR commits to a Zero Harm culture. All employees are encouraged to belong, connect, and grow within a supportive setting.
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