High Assurance Cryptographic Equipment (HACE) Engineer

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The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced High Assurance Cryptographic Equipment (HACE) Enginee r to provide specialist engineering and technical expertise supporting High Assurance Cryptographic Equipment across the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and broader Australian Government. This is a highly specialised position responsible for the technical certification, engineering management, lifecycle support, and governance of cryptographic systems that protect Australia's most sensitive communications.

Working within a regulated engineering environment, you will collaborate with Defence stakeholders, acquisition projects, logistics teams, and COMSEC specialists to ensure HACE capabilities remain secure, compliant, and operationally effective.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical certification and engineering change activities for HACE devices.
• Perform testing and evaluation of HACE equipment, including the development of Test Plans and Test Reports.
• Provide specialist engineering and technical advice on in-service HACE capabilities within assigned Technical Authority responsibilities.
• Support Defence acquisition projects by providing expert advice on HACE engineering and integration.
• Implement and maintain the regulated engineering framework governing HACE management.
• Assist with technical inspections, audits, and investigations relating to HACE COMSEC incidents.
• Provide ongoing engineering support throughout the HACE equipment lifecycle, including collaboration with logistics teams and COMSEC Platoon.
• Deliver technical training and knowledge transfer on HACE equipment as required.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with Defence standards, security requirements, and governance frameworks.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HACE engineering processes and documentation.

As the ideal candidate you will bring

• Significant experience supporting High Assurance Cryptographic Equipment (HACE) within the Australian Government or Defence environment.
• Demonstrated experience with the TACLANE family of High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryption (HAIPE) devices.
• Strong understanding of engineering governance, technical certification, and engineering change processes.
• Experience conducting technical testing, evaluation, and documentation development.
• Ability to provide expert technical advice across engineering, acquisition, and sustainment activities.
• Experience supporting COMSEC operations and cryptographic capability management.
• Experience working within an Accredited Australian Engineering Organisation (highly desirable).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary Defence and Government teams.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent recognised engineering qualification) in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications, Systems, or a related engineering discipline.

Minimum AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance and Australian citizenship required to be eligible.

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!

Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Melanie Lo/Jacob Warren in the KBR Talent Acquisition Team on ***email_hidden***.

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.

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