Countermeasures Engineer Defence Electronics & RF Systems - KBR

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The Opportunity:

Working alongside Defence personnel, industry partners, and engineering specialists, you will support the design review, verification, testing, and release of electronic countermeasure Mission Fills in accordance with Defence technical regulatory frameworks and engineering governance processes.

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining the Engineering Management System (EMS), reviewing technical documentation, supporting test and evaluation activities, and ensuring mission-critical capabilities meet Defence standards and operational requirements.

This role offers exposure to highly specialised Defence technology programs and may involve domestic and international travel to support testing activities.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct engineering design reviews of Force Protection Electronic Countermeasure (FPECM) Mission Fills.
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of laboratory and field-based testing activities.
• Review and assess technical documentation, verification evidence, and engineering artefacts.
• Exercise delegated technical authority within approved Defence engineering frameworks.
• Perform Technical Data Assessments of system data and engineering packages.
• Support the continuous improvement and maintenance of the LCRC Engineering Management System.
• Collaborate with Mission Fill developers and stakeholders to ensure compliance with Defence engineering, safety, and assurance requirements.