Onsite Senior Technical Advisor – Engineering

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About the role

  • Senior Technical Advisor leading Digital Engineering capability uplift for Defence programs. Collaborating with domain specialists to enhance engineering maturity using MBSE tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Drive Digital Engineering capability uplift by developing frameworks, models and processes within the Engineering Management System (EMS).
  • Capture and embed end-to-end systems engineering best practice aligned to KBR strategy and growth roadmaps.
  • Develop and integrate Mission Engineering models and simulations using MBSE tools across both capture and program delivery phases.
  • Define end-to-end architecture solutions aligned to Defence standards, technology roadmaps and business requirements.
  • Strengthen KBR’s Digital Engineering knowledge base through reusable models, artefacts and environment enhancements.
  • Collaborate with Defence clients, industry partners and project teams to shape system architectures and technical strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with key Defence standards (ASDEFCON, MIL-STD-881, ISO/IEC 15288) and cybersecurity requirements.
  • Integrate supplier and customer models into enterprise-level system architectures.
  • Deliver clear technical documentation, reporting and continuous improvement across digital engineering environments and infrastructure.

Requirements

  • Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline, with relevant professional certifications.
  • 8+ years’ Systems Engineering experience, including digital design and integration in complex environments.
  • Demonstrated systems architecture development within Defence, aerospace or other regulated industries.
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycles (Waterfall, Agile, Spiral) and digital engineering principles, including Minimal Viable Capability and Speed to Capability drivers.
  • Advanced proficiency in MBSE methodologies and tools (SysML, UML), with experience across DoDAF, MODAF or NAF frameworks.
  • Proven ability to capture operational concepts as models and translate stakeholder inputs into high-value engineering artefacts (processes, procedures, guidance).
  • Experience managing configuration, baselines and engineering change.
  • Working knowledge of system safety, cyber security and configuration management disciplines.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex systems to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience mentoring teams in digital engineering, systems thinking and model governance.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance (NV1 or higher).

Benefits

  • 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

Job title

Senior Technical Advisor – Engineering

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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