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Title Systems Architect - Digital Engineering About KBR KBR, Inc. Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia KBR delivers 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 operates in over 29 countries. KBR is committed to a peoplefirst culture, zero harm and continuous growth and development for its employees. The Opportunity KBR is driving a Digital Engineering strategy to manage complexity, harness our technical capability, and deliver speed to capability for Defence. This strategy enables advanced digital environments and facilities to support Defence programs, including the development, hosting, and integration of systems as models, architectures, and digital twins. As a Systems Architect, you will play a pivotal role in both execution and enablement. Youll work with domain specialists and stakeholders to capture and model concepts, requirements, and designs for major Defence programs such as C4ISREW, MILSATCOM, Space and other critical capabilities. Responsibilities Develop and integrate Mission Engineering Models and Simulations using Modelbased Systems Engineering (MBSE) digital modelling and simulation tools during capture and execution phases of the KBR Digital Engineering Strategy. Define endtoend architecture solutions aligned to technology standards, roadmaps and strategies in response to business requirements. Grow capability enablement maturity through collaboration with the KBR Digital Engineering Project team, including design of environments, development of models and guidance or reports. Analyse, evaluate and, if necessary, validate externally sourced models and integrate them into the system or enterprise framework. Enhance KBR Digital Engineering Knowledge Base by delivering model or environment artefacts, configuration scripts and enhancements to support reuse or adoption. Undertake stakeholder engagement and collaboration with Defence clients, project teams, and industry partners to define system architecture strategies and technical roadmaps. Manage the configuration and databases appropriate for the digital engineering toolchains, including requirements management, Windchill PLM, MBSE, simulation and data analytics platforms. Ensure architectural solutions comply with defence standards (e.g., ASDEFCON, MILSTD881, ISO/IEC15288) and cybersecurity protocols. Gather and evaluate user feedback and recommend and execute improvements to models and support changes to environments. Analyse interfaces and integrate supplier and customer models into overall system or enterprise frameworks. Create technical documentation and deliver reporting on the status and capability of the modelling activity. Support the enhancement and deployment of Digital Engineering environment, including infrastructure, applications and services. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience BSc/BA in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and commensurate certifications with relevant professional body. Professional Engineer with 8+ years of experience in digital systems including significant experience of belowtheline digital design and integration. Proven experience in development of systems architecture within the defence industry, aerospace or other regulated environments. Deep understanding of systems engineering lifecycle and digital engineering concepts. Demonstrable experience in creation and refinement of a range of digital models and simulation. Experience in capturing operational concepts as models and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver highvalue information from those models. Good understanding of configuration management and baselines in the context of managing engineering change. Excellent communication skills in presentation and demonstration of digital systems to nontechnical stakeholders. Experience mentoring engineering teams in digital engineering systems thinking, model governance, configuration and deployment. Knowledge of System Software lifecycle process including phased and a scaled Agile approach. Strong proficiency in MBSE methodologies and tools (SysML, UML). Proficiency in working with DoDAF, MODAF or NATO Architecture Framework (NAF). Eligibility for 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. Experience of leading innovation and managing uncertainty. Experience of maturing new capabilities through People, Process and Tools dimensions. Experience with DevOps Agile and/or SAFe frameworks and familiarity with popular coding languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript). Ability to work within a complex dynamic technology environment and be comfortable with iterative approaches and emergent capability. Experience with software and hardware integration such as data bus interfaces, realtime processing and sensor fusion. Good understanding of secure, resilient, and interoperable communication systems. Knowledge of cyber resilience, threat modelling and secure systems design is an advantage. Experience of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) is an advantage. Benefits Of KBR 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 Application If youre ready to shape tomorrow, lets 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). 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