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Title:

Communications Engineer

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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.

Learn more about our business here (https://kbr.foleon.com/gsapac/gs-apac-overview/) .

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a skilled Communications Engineer to support an existing defence project.

This project will remediate selected ADF radios and encryption devices to meet upcoming algorithm obsolescence. This will ensure ongoing availability of secure communications in support of Defence operations, including through interoperability with key partner communications and intelligence networks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement communication solutions (e.g., radio, satellite, network systems).

• Ensure system performance meets requirements; resolve hardware and network issues.

• Conduct requirements derivation and analysis, ensuring alignment with high-level system requirements and customer expectations.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document detailed system requirements, including performance, functional, and interface requirements.

• Develop and maintain requirements traceability matrices and ensure consistency throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support the development of verification and validation plans to confirm that systems meet all derived requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, with the ability to hold technical authority

• Proven experience in communications engineering and requirements derivation

• Familiarity with defence systems and standards

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate high-level requirements into detailed technical specifications.

• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS or equivalent.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• AGSVA security clearance

What we will offer you:

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work

• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

• Paid parental leave

• Income protection

• Corporate rewards

• Salary packaging/Novated leasing

• Employee stock purchase plans

• Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance

• 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.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.

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.