Communication Systems Engineer

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The Opportunity

KBR is seeking a Communication Systems Engineer to join our team within the Diggerworks program supporting combat innovation and effectiveness in the defence sector. Working within a multidisciplinary environment the position contributes to defining design requirements aligned with communications engineering change and configuration management processes while ensuring compliance with certification standards industry practices and organisational engineering frameworks.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the development of technical investigations and instructions for platform systems ensuring accurate verification and validation of engineering data.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to define design requirements aligned with engineering change and configuration management processes for mechanical platform systems.
• Perform the role of Design Acceptance Representative contributing to engineering design reviews and the preparation of Engineering Support Reports.
• Lead significant upgrade projects on behalf of the client ensuring delivery to scope schedule and quality requirements.
• Operate in compliance with the standards and requirements of the Authorised Engineering Organisation and Contractor Engineering Management Plan.
• Fulfil Design Acceptance Representative responsibilities in support of Certificate of Airworthiness (CoA) requirements.
• Support the development and review of technical work instructions and maintenance schedules.
• Deliver high-quality engineering outputs including reports and design documentation in accordance with contract requirements.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable certification standards and established industry practices.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key customers and supplier stakeholders.
• Provide guidance mentorship and technical support to team members including graduate engineers.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in communications mechatronics or electrical engineering.
• Victorian state registered Engineer.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute Systems Engineering Management Plans.
• Hands-on experience in configuration management practice.
• Working knowledge of ASDEFCON Contracting framework (above and/or below the line).
• Experience in risk management.
• Experience in Verification and Validation (V&V) planning and test execution.
• Minimum AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance with the ability to obtain NV1 clearance.

Desirable

• 5 years Systems Engineering or Mechanical Engineering practice (in Defence Environment).
• Ability to conduct Change Control Boards and Risk Management Meetings.
• Experience in requirements management and use of DOORs.
• Experience in developing System Design and detail design documentation.
• Experience in Systems Safety and developing and implementing safe ways of working and WHS plan.

Why youll enjoy being part of our team:

• 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.