Junior Mechanical Engineer

Title: Junior Mechanical Engineer At KBR – We do things that matter. We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver. Think.KBR.com KBR in Australia With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future. Learn more about KBR in Australia   Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. Capability Life Cycle Manager (CLCM)   The CLCM is integrated into the System Program Office (SPO) and contracted to deliver through-life asset management of Products being supported (PBS). The CLCM performs asset, sustainment and engineering functions to optimise availability and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and minimise risk through life of the PBS. The CLCM works collaboratively via the SPO with Regional Maintenance Centre’s (RMC) to plan maintenance activities and installation of capability upgrades. The CLCM works collaboratively via the SPO with the Design Services Contract (DSC) to plan and execute engineering changes and services. The CLCM delivers functions against the contract scope across the Asset Class Enterprise to support Defence Maritime Capability.

Kick-start your engineering career with KBR and gain hands-on experience supporting complex Defence capabilities. As a Junior Mechanical Engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineering professionals and develop practical knowledge across key disciplines including Configuration Management, Certification Management, Logistics Engineering, and Systems Safety Engineering. This role offers a unique opportunity to build your technical capability, broaden your understanding of Defence sustainment and engineering assurance frameworks, and contribute to the support of critical products and systems. Through mentorship, structured development, and exposure to real-world engineering challenges, you will establish a strong foundation for a long-term engineering career. At KBR, we are committed to investing in our people. This position is designed to help you develop both your engineering expertise and industry knowledge, supporting your progression towards Chartered Professional Engineer status and future career growth within the Defence sector.

Under direct supervision, independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment when conducting engineering activities. With additional experience within one functional area, assists in the design of larger and more complex assignments which involve conventional types of plans, investigations and surveys with relatively few complex features for which there are precedents. Work within a multidisciplinary team to develop design solutions and requirements in the context of engineering change management and configuration management. Formulate solutions to problems by working collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders. Learn skills in the use of