Senior Engineer Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance

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The Opportunity

KBR is seeking a Senior Engineer to support sustainment and lifecycle engineering within the GWEO program. This role sits within a complex Defence engineering environment, focusing on technical governance, sustainment, and lifecycle management of mission-critical systems.

You will contribute to the delivery of sovereign guided weapons and explosive ordnance capability, supporting national Defence priorities and sustainment outcomes. The role involves leading engineering planning and execution across complex Defence projects, managing scope, schedule, risk, and technical delivery, while ensuring capability is delivered, maintained, and improved in line with Defence requirement

Responsibilities:

• Lead delivery of complex Defence engineering activities within GWEO programs
• Manage project scope, schedule, risk, and budget performance
• Apply systems engineering across requirements, integration, verification, and validation
• Oversee technical assurance, certification, and configuration management
• Ensure safety and compliance across Defence materiel systems
• Provide engineering advice to Defence stakeholders and support technical reporting
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders including Defence and industry partners
• Support Engineering Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and governance activities
• Identify and mitigate risks, resource constraints, and delivery issues
• Mentor and support engineering teams to achieve program outcomes

As the ideal candidate you will bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 8–10+ years’ experience in Defence or complex engineering environments
• Strong systems engineering and configuration management experience
• Experience working within Defence frameworks (CASG / DMO preferred)
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work within complex governance and technical environments
• Eligible for Engineering Authority within an Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO)

Minimum AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance and Australian citizenship required to be eligible.

What we will offer you:

· 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

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!

Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Melanie Lo in the KBR Talent Acquisition Team on MSP_TATeam@kbr.com.

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. 

Notice to Third Parties/Recruitment Agencies: KBR Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes, or any liability associated with fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties who have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity. Candidates interested in applying are welcome to submit their application online.