Senior Systems Engineer – Aviation Software
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Senior Systems Engineer – Aviation SoftwareYour KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world
About KBR:
We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.
KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 countries.
For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.
With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.
We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers. From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.
KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the Defence force.
The Opportunity:
The Senior Systems Engineer – Aviation Software will play a critical role in the development, integration, and certification of mission planning systems for Australian Defence Force (ADF) aviation platforms. The role requires extensive experience in aerospace engineering, software development, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on delivering high-quality engineering artefacts within strict timeframes.
This role is well-suited for an experienced Defence Senior Systems Engineer who thrives in a high-security, mission-critical environment and is committed to advancing aviation mission planning capabilities.
The key responsibilities of the role, but is not limited to:
Work collaboratively within a distributed team to develop and integrate mission planning products for Defence Aviation clients.
Provide guidance to ensure all software development activities achieves DO-178C assurance.
Develop and deliver engineering artefacts to support Aviation Mission Planning Software development, certification, and transition, ensuring artefacts remain up to date with tested software and achieve DO-178C assurance. This includes but is not limited to:
Conduct risk assessments to identify and manage technical risks.
Conduct software and system safety assessments.
Develop system/software requirements.
Develop and assess software certification plans.
Ensure trace data is accurate.
Develop and support the development of technical documentation.
Ensure configuration control is applied to the development, transition, and support of Aviation Mission Planning Software and Software Development Tools.
Strong analytical skills with the capability to review and improve procedures and systems through innovative engineering solutions that provide high confidence.
Apply system engineering processes and best practices autonomously to software development activities, ensuring compliance with DO-178C, MIL-STD-498, Defence procedures and ADF regulatory frameworks.
Work autonomously to deliver effective engineering solutions to software development that achieve MVP.
Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and workflows effectively.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Represent the organisation professionally and adhere to company policies, security protocols, and best practices.
As the ideal candidate you will bring:
Essential:
Degree in Engineering and/or information Technology
Knowledge of Defence Aviation Mission Planning Systems
Safety System/Program Experience
Development experience using agile methods
Network Architecture familiarity
Software programming and integration skills
Knowledge of Aeronautical Data & Information (DO-200 and/or DO-201)
Experience applying engineering standards to software systems (ISO 12207 or MIL-STD-498 and DO-178, DO-278 or DO-330)
Geospatial Data Knowledge
NV1 Security Clearance
Desirable:
Experience working with the ADF in an aviation software engineering capacity.
Familiarity with European Military Aviation Regulations.
Knowledge of Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) and Portable Flight Planning Software (PFPS).
Experience in System Acceptance Testing Procedure design.
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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