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OverviewKBR 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 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.KBR in Australia: with over 65 years of experience on large and complex projects, KBR supports critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.At KBR, we are committed to our people and a Zero Harm culture. This informs all that we do and supports our People First approachBelong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.The OpportunityThe Principal Engineer is a senior technical leadership role within the Mission Integration Operating Unit, responsible for assuring the technical integrity, governance, and quality of engineering outcomes across complex Defence programs and capture activities. Acting as Technical Authority, the role provides strategic and operational direction across Mission Integration, ensuring engineering capability, assurance, and professional standards are consistently applied and aligned with KBR and customer regulatory frameworks.The role leads the development and governance of engineering processes, technical assurance, delegations, and quality systems, working closely with program and project engineering leads, Chief and Principal Engineers, and broader Operating Units. This includes oversight of engineering deliverables, review of designs and technical artefacts, and provision of expert guidance to projects operating under both KBR and customer systems and procedures.The Principal Engineer also plays a key role in shaping the professionalisation and development of the engineering workforce, including workforce planning, learning and development frameworks, and career pathways. Working in partnership with People & Culture, the role drives technical excellence, capability sharing, and continuous improvement across the Mission Systems portfolio in a highly regulated Defence environment.ResponsibilitiesThe key responsibilities of the role will include, but are not limited to:Provides leadership and technical direction as Technical Authority across the Mission Integration Operating UnitWorks closely with Operational Unit and program/project engineering leads and their staffAssume responsibility for defining and governing requirements and adequateness of competences and professionalisation of the engineering and technical workforce within Mission Integration OU to meet the needs of the businessDevelops and maintains Mission Integration Operating Unit and ADSS engineering processes and procedures that interface with the broader KBR Quality systemManage process for delegations and approves delegations to Engineering Leaders as well as approval of the technical assurance process that covers subdelegation to the engineering and technical workforceManage the delivery of the Technical Assurance functions, including quality assurance, audit, analysis, corrective action, reporting and lessons learntProvide leadership and assistance to programs and projects on an as required basis including technical advice and direction, and sourcing internal or external expertise as requiredProvide direction and guidance with developing and maintaining a framework for technical learning and developmentWork closely with Operational Units and People and Culture in developing the careers of technical personnel including training and professionalisation needs, and potential rolesAttend project status reviewsQualifications, Skills and ExperienceBachelor''s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline (equivalent to a 4-year Washington Accord accredited program), along with relevant professional certifications to enable professional registrationRegistration or immediate eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer with an Australian professional institution e.g. Engineers Australia or Professionals Australia (FIEAust, CPEng, PE)Registration or immediate eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in Australia to satisfy the requirements of the Australian State based Acts (as applicable) and/or any Australian Federal regulationsExperience of Senior level delegation with responsibility at Design Engineering Level or Compliance VerificationExperience of leading large engineering teams (>12 engineers) in an operational roleProfessional Engineer with 15y+ of experience in digital systems, including significant experience of Defence Engineering across multiple domains and programs. This should include direct experience of systems engineering development, design, validation and verification and certification across a number of complex programsA good understanding of the regulatory environment of one or more domains of Air, Sea, Land, Space and Cyber of the Australian Defence ForceA good understanding of software dominant systems integration and certification of assured softwareExperience of working closely with Australian Customer organisations such as Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group and Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group, Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Group and Defence Science and Technology GroupExperience of working with ASDEFCON suite of contract documentation with an excellent understanding of the intent and content of the Engineering series of documentsExperience of demonstration compliance to regulation for engineering capability including Test and Evaluation and CertificationProven experience as an Engineering Leader of assured and critical systems within a Defence context, aerospace, or other highly regulated environmentsDemonstrated understanding of systems engineering principles, including full lifecycle management and the application of engineering and technical disciplines across complex systemsDemonstrated understanding of configuration management within systems engineering, including the establishment and control of baselines and the effective management of engineering changeHave or be eligible for Australian Government Security Clearance (NV1 or higher)A Masters degree in a technical or relevant subject will be valuedFull system lifecycle experience across multiple program contexts, including assessment of engineering changeA strong understanding of relevant regulations for compliance with assured systemsA strong understanding of System Safety Assurance and Assessment, including Compliance VerificationFull lifecycle experience with focus on requirements design, validation and verificationStrong experience in demonstrating Design Assurance and CertificationExperience in leading innovation and managing uncertaintyExperience of maturing new capabilities through People, Process and Tools dimensionsAbility to work within a complex, dynamic technology environment and be comfortable with iterative approaches and challenges of emergent capabilityExperience with Software and Hardware Integration such as data bus interfaces, real-time processing, and sensor fusionGood understanding of secure, resilient, and interoperable communication systemsKnowledge of cyber resilience, threat modeling, and secure systems design is an advantageExperience of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) for open interfaces and modularity is an advantageBenefits of KBRA workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)Flexible working conditionsCompetitive salary (including annual reviews)Paid Parental leavePaid Reservist leaveIncome protectionCorporate rewardsSalary packaging/Novated leasingDiscounted employee stock purchase plansFlu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discountsCareer development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathwaysIf 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 may be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr