The Company
Sigma Bravo, a KBR Company, is a leader in Defence Mission Planning Systems development and integration. Sigma Bravo uniquely couple’s aviation mission planning environments, operational and engineering support, training, agile software development, and systems implementation to enhance current Defence capabilities while designing the future military Mission Planning Environments.
The Role
We are currently looking for a highly motivated Systems Engineer to join an agile software development team developing decision support tools (AusPEX/LRSMT) for the Australian Defence Force.
The AusPEX/LRSMT Systems Engineer will apply their Systems Engineering knowledge under the Sigma Bravo Engineering Management System to develop, and certify software systems. As part of a pro-active, hands-on team, they will work closely with Project Managers, Business Analysts, Software Developers, Software Testers and the Senior Engineering Manager.
Due to the nature of Sigma Bravo’s work, all applicants must have the ability to obtain a minimum of NV1 Security Clearance (usually only granted to Australian Citizens).
Role responsibilities:
- Requirement Analysis and Development
- Verification & Validation (V&V)
- Configuration Management
- Development of System Design Documentation
- Development of Certification and System Safety Documentation
- Conduct and/or Participate in Technical investigations
- System Testing (internal and formal)
- Compliance with Defence Engineering Change Processes
- Development, review, and approval of technical documentation in accordance with applicable standards and regulations
- Support and advise the Program Manager with engineering and project deliverables
- Coordinate and develop engineered solutions in collaboration with Commonwealth and development team.
- Conduct security accreditation activities to accredit and maintain the system in accordance with Defence policies and emerging Cyberworthiness requirements
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
- Provide guidance, mentorship and assistance to team members as required
- Communicate with technical and non-technical team members
To be successful in this role you will need the following essential skills/experience:
- Four-year bachelor’s degree recognized by Engineers Australia at the level of professional engineer
- Knowledge of Systems Engineering, System Safety and Software Certification processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, to technical and non-technical personnel
- Strong analytical skills with a methodical team focused approach
- A willingness to learn, grow and be your best
- [Desired] Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycles such as Agile
- [Desired] Previous experience working in / with ADF in an engineering capacity
- [Desired] Experience using MS Azure DevOps
Benefits of KBR:
As part of the KBR, Sigma Bravo is a quality assured, equal employment opportunity employer who is committed to supporting the professional development of staff at every stage of their career through in-house training, performance rewards and structured career paths.
We offer competitive salary packaging and lifestyle benefits that include family-friendly work hours and a supportive work environment.
Additional benefits include:
- Annual salary review
- Salary packaging and Novated leases
- Life/Health insurance discounts
- End of trip facilities (some sites)
- Employee stock purchase plans
- Paid parental leave
How to Apply
Apply for this job today via our KBR Workday site. This will a require Workday account creation.
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