Job Description
Job description
Title
Principal Engineer – Mission Systems
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.
Essential
As the ideal candidate you will bring:
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
Title
Principal Engineer – Mission Systems
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.
Essential
As the ideal candidate you will bring:
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
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Principal Engineer – Mission Systems position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Canberra offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.