Hyperbaric and Charging Systems Engineer

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Hyperbaric and Charging Systems Engineer

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The Opportunity:

This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in a highly specialised environment while contributing to the delivery and sustainment of critical capability. As the Hyperbarics and Charging Engineer, you will provide specialist engineering expertise to support the sustainment of diving systems, hyperbaric equipment, and charging facilities. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will deliver technical advice, support engineering and sustainment activities, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant engineering outcomes.

 

This is a permanent full-time opportunity and must be based in Sydney.

The successful candidate must hold a Baseline security clearance or higher.

 

Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist systems engineering expertise and technical guidance for diving systems, hyperbaric equipment, and charging facilities.
• Deliver engineering support, including engineering changes, sustainment activities, and technical outcomes in accordance with approved plans, processes, and standards.
• Provide engineering assurance and technical oversight across systems engineering, configuration management, safety, certification, and materiel support activities.
• Manage systems engineering activities including requirements development, integration, verification and validation, testing, and engineering certification.
• Conduct technical reviews, design assessments, and risk assessments within delegated engineering authority.
• Support engineering governance by ensuring systems meet applicable standards, specifications, regulatory requirements, and fitness-for-purpose expectations.
• Review engineering documentation, contractor deliverables, and technical proposals to ensure quality, value, and effective risk management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to develop engineering solutions and resolve complex technical issues.
• Provide technical input to engineering changes, problem resolutions, and configuration management activities.
• Support field engineering activities and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to a safe and collaborative working environment while meeting organisational and customer requirements.

 

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• A Bachelor of Engineering (or equivalent) qualification in a recognised engineering discipline.
• A minimum of five years’ engineering experience, preferably within a regulated technical environment.
• Experience in requirements development, design reviews, and engineering acceptance activities.
• Eligibility for Chartered Engineer registration and membership of a recognised professional engineering body.
• The ability to obtain an SQEP Engineering Delegation Authority within an Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO).
• Australian citizenship (or permanent residency) and the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance.
• Eligibility to obtain ITAR clearance for relevant systems.

Desirable

• Experience delivering engineering outcomes within a Department of Defence environment.
• Experience in marine engineering design, maintenance, or sustainment.
• Experience working with diving systems, hyperbaric equipment, or associated charging facilities.

 

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should apply.

 

What we will offer you:

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
• Flexible working
• 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!

Please note. Shortlisting will take place as applications are received, therefore the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

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.

Notice to Third Parties/Recruitment Agencies: KBR Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes or any liability associated with fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties who have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity. Candidates interested in applying are welcome to submit their application online.