Senior Technical Advisor Engineering

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Title:
Senior Technical Advisor - Engineering


About KBR:


At KBR – We do things that matter.



We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world.

KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.




KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

At KBR, We Deliver.




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KBR in Australia

With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities.

KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.


Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.

These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.

That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.

We Deliver – Together.


The Opportunity


KBR is delivering a leading-edge Digital Engineering strategy to help Defence manage complexity and accelerate capability.

As a Senior Technical Advisor, you will play a key technical leadership role in executing major technology programs while strengthening our engineering maturity.


You will lead modelling and architecture activities across high-profile Defence domains such as C4ISREW, MILSATCOM & Space and Integrated Air & Missile Defence.

Working with domain specialists, you will capture and model concepts, requirements and designs using MBSE toolsets such as Cameo, Enterprise Architect and ANSYS.

You will apply mission engineering, modelling and simulation to ensure integration and traceability across the full lifecycle.


Beyond program delivery, you will help build KBR’s Digital Engineering capability — shaping engineering frameworks, uplifting infrastructure including Systems Integration Laboratory environments, and advancing collaboration across virtual networks.


This role is ideal for a technically strong leader with deep Defence systems knowledge and an interest in emerging technologies including AI/ML, digital twins and cloud platforms.


Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but are not limited to:
+ Drive Digital Engineering capability uplift by developing frameworks, models and processes within the Engineering Management System (EMS).
+ Capture and embed end-to-end systems engineering best practice aligned to KBR strategy and growth roadmaps.
+ Develop and integrate Mission Engineering models and simulations using MBSE tools across both capture and program delivery phases.
+ Define end-to-end architecture solutions aligned to Defence standards, technology roadmaps and business requirements.
+ Strengthen KBR’s Digital Engineering knowledge base through reusable models, artefacts and environment enhancements.
+ Collaborate with Defence clients, industry partners and project teams to shape system architectures and technical strategies.
+ Ensure compliance with key Defence standards (ASDEFCON, MIL-STD-881, ISO/IEC 15288) and cybersecurity requirements.
+ Integrate supplier and customer models into enterprise-level system architectures.
+ Deliver clear technical documentation, reporting and continuous improvement across digital engineering environments and infrastructure.



Qualifications, Skills and Experience


Essential:
+ Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline, with relevant professional certifications.
+ 8+ years’ Systems Engineering experience, including digital design and integration in complex environments.
+ Demonstrated systems architecture development within Defence, aerospace or other regulated industries.
+ Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycles (Waterfall, Agile, Spiral) and digital engineering principles, including Minimal Viable Capability and Speed to Capability drivers.
+ Advanced proficiency in MBSE methodologies and tools (SysML, UML), with experience across DoDAF, MODAF or NAF frameworks.
+ Proven ability to capture operational concepts as models and translate stakeholder inputs into high-value engineering artefacts (processes, procedures, guidance).
+ Experience managing configuration, baselines and engineering change.
+ Working knowledge of system safety, cyber security and configuration management disciplines.
+ Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex systems to non-technical stakeholders.
+ Experience mentoring teams in digital engineering, systems thinking and model governance.
+ Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance (NV1 or higher).



Desirable:
+ A Masters degree in a relevant subject will be valued.
+ Professional recognition as CPEng, ACS Member or registered Professional Engineer.
+ Demonstrable body of publications or authorship.
+ Experience across multiple defence domains Air, Land, Maritime, Space or Cyber.
+ Experience of managing in uncertainty.
+ Experience of maturing new capabilities through People, Process and Tools dimensions.
+ Evidence of knowledge sharing, collaboration and teaching or coaching.
+ Ability to work within a complex dynamic technology environment and be comfortable with iterative approaches and challenges of emergent capability.
+ Experience with Software and Hardware Integration such as data bus interfaces, real-time processing, and sensor fusion.
+ Good understanding of secure, resilient, and interoperable communication systems.
+ Knowledge of cyber resilience, threat modeling, and secure systems design is an advantage.
+ Experience of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) is an advantage.



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.


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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