THE OPPORTUNITY:

KBR is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Systems Engineer – Safety to join our high-performing team on a key Defence project. This permanent, full-time role is based in Melbourne, with consideration given to strong interstate candidates on a case-by-case basis.
In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring system safety and regulatory compliance across the project lifecycle. You’ll lead safety engineering activities in accordance with Defence standards, contribute to the development of essential safety artefacts, and provide expert technical guidance to both project teams and stakeholders.
If you are passionate about Defence capability, thrive in complex environments, and bring deep expertise in safety engineering, this is an excellent opportunity to be part of a project that makes a real impact.
Please note: An NV1 security clearance is required at commencement, and the successful candidate must be willing to upgrade to NV2.

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to:

• Lead safety engineering activities in accordance with Defence regulatory frameworks.
• Develop and manage Safety Cases, Hazard Logs, and Risk Assessments to support project compliance.
• Conduct System Safety Assessments (SSA), Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
• Support system reviews, ensuring safety requirements are effectively implemented and verified.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and project stakeholders on safety engineering practices.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, including project managers, engineers, and Defence stakeholders to ensure safety requirements are met.

• Lead safety engineering activities in accordance with Defence regulatory frameworks.
• Develop and manage Safety Cases, Hazard Logs, and Risk Assessments to support project compliance.
• Conduct System Safety Assessments (SSA), Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
• Support system reviews, ensuring safety requirements are effectively implemented and verified.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and project stakeholders on safety engineering practices.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, including project managers, engineers, and Defence stakeholders to ensure safety requirements are met