Certification Engineer

About the Role

The role of Certification Engineer is part of the Amphibious Combat and Support Capability Life Cycle Manager (ACS CLCM) program. Reporting with limited direction, the engineer will coordinate certification requirements across engineering and sustainment activities, ensuring compliance with Defence, Navy, statutory and classification standards while providing trusted technical guidance to align all work with the approved Certification Basis. KBR warns candidates about job‑placement fraud; the firm never requests advance payments and carefully manages candidate information to protect privacy. • Coordinate and report on certification assurance for sustainment engineering and maintenance activities. • Ensure certification requirements comply with Defence, Navy, statutory regulations and classification society rules. • Manage certification sets for equipment and materials. • Advise the ACSSPO Principal Engineer on certification basis issues and engineering decisions. • Assess deviations, waivers and risk assessments; recommend authorised changes to the certification basis. • Collaborate with the Systems Safety Lead on certification‑related safety and statutory matters. • Review engineering deliverables across the systems engineering lifecycle for compliance with certification basis requirements. • Support planning and participation in class society periodic surveys and witness points. • Track conditions of class and surveyor observations; develop remediation plans. • Liaise with Defence, Navy, industry stakeholders and classification societies on certification matters. • Contribute to continuous improvement of ACSSPO and CLCM certification processes and plans. • Provide support and guidance on DOORS utilisation and certification requirements. • Maintain compliance with mandatory training, engineering policy and safe working practices. • Hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸certification management
• ▸regulatory compliance
• ▸risk assessment
• ▸deliverable review
• ▸doors support
• ▸stakeholder liaison

What You Bring

In Australia, KBR draws on over 65 years of experience delivering some of the nation's largest and most complex projects, supporting critical infrastructure, the energy transition and national security priorities. Around 2,000 Australians work across the country to create innovative, secure and sustainable engineering solutions. • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience). • 6–10 years experience in Defence or related technical industry. • Minimum 4 years in Mechanical or Naval Architecture engineering discipline with broad systems engineering awareness. • Eligibility for membership of a recognised professional body and registration as a Chartered Engineer. • Experience in certification management for maritime assets (desirable). • Experience managing requirements in DOORS (desirable).

Requirements

• ▸engineering degree
• ▸6-10 years
• ▸mechanical
• ▸chartered engineer
• ▸certification
• ▸doors

Benefits

KBR’s people‑first culture is built on a Zero Harm mindset and a commitment to belonging, connection and growth. The organization values diversity, inclusion and teamwork, empowering employees with purpose, tools and a supportive environment. KBR offers a competitive compensation package, flexible working arrangements and a range of wellbeing and development programmes designed to support employees throughout their careers. • A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work. • Flexible working arrangements. • Competitive salary with annual reviews. • Paid parental leave. • Income protection. • Corporate rewards programmes. • Salary packaging/Novated leasing options. • Employee stock purchase plans. • Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance. • Career development through online learning, mentorship and clear career pathways.

Work Environment

Onsite