About us

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is shaping the future of Australian aerospace by delivering some of the nation's most important capabilities to the Australian Defence Force.

BDA currently employs more than 3,000 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

The Opportunity

We are seeking talented Electrical/Electronic/Communications Systems Design Engineers to support the world class E-7A Wedgetail airborne surveillance and communications platform. The roles are based in Brisbane, Newcastle or Adelaide.

As part of the E7-A Wedgetail Mission Systems team, you will be a key member of a team supporting the development, design and integration of state-of-the-art airborne Mission Systems Hardware, the heart of the E7 Wedgetail Capability.

Responsibilities will include:

• Development of diverse engineering solutions for integrated avionics, communication, COTS equipment and control systems.
• Design of airborne system hardware infrastructure solutions and associated connectivity.
• Development of engineering documentation and supporting configuration management of mission system hardware infrastructure.
• Engineering leadership in project roles.

To be successful you will have expertise/experience in some of the below:

• Qualifications in engineering or equivalent technical experience in an electrical, electronic or communication system discipline. (RPEQ &/or CPEng desirable).
• Demonstrated experience with engineering change processes.
• Proven experience in a Defence environment is desirable.

 What's on offer?

We are a business that evolves by encouraging our people to grow, so you will bring a mindset, behaviour and skills to improve the business, processes and yourself. This will see you thrive and achieve the organisation's goals whilst being focused on your personal development through formal and informal learning.

We value the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work. We will celebrate your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program and employee awards.

Other benefits

• Work on cutting edge projects;
• Attractive remuneration and annual bonus;
• Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning;
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation;
• Paid study leave, parental leave, Defence leave and First Nation's Cultural Leave;
• Salary packaging options available;
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program;
• Join social and community groups; and
• We explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements.

Boeing Defence Australia works with strong links to our global Boeing community and encourage collaboration with our USA and international counterparts. Boeing aims to build and strengthen meaningful relationships with individuals, communities and suppliers to benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with the support of our Reconciliation Action Plan.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-Defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have Australian Citizenship to meet Defence Security requirements.

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