Location:	Brisbane
Category:	Engineering / Technical
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1860416
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About us

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.

Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.

We currently employ more than 2,500 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 a talented Structures & Payloads Design Engineer to support a world class airborne surveillance, communications and battle management system, the E-7A Wedgetail. The role can be based in Brisbane, Williamtown, or Adelaide.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary design team in delivering minor and major capability upgrades to the platform from the concept stage to aircraft in service.
• Develop installation designs for equipment in a mid-service life aircraft fleet.  Produce engineering artefacts iaw Boeing processes & specs, and the platform EMS.
• Develop repair & modification instructions for integration into the existing aircraft in accordance with the approved Engineering Management System.
• Performs basic and detailed structural analysis (static strength, durability/fatigue and damage tolerance) to determine structural integrity, using classical techniques and Boeing tools.
• Work towards gaining Engineering Authority and Delegations on the platforms you will be supporting.
• Support the organization in developing ‘people first', ‘team capability' as well as supporting process and tool developments.

Experience/Qualifications

• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

• A Bachelor Engineering qualification in either Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical or a related tertiary Engineering degree qualification satisfying the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (MIEAust). 
• 2+ years experience in aviation engineering activities including design development, engineering investigations and issuance of authorised documentation relating to aircraft structure, mechanical and subsystem designs, and
• Previous experience in developing engineering artefacts within a regulated aviation environment such as, the Defence Aviation Safety Regulation (DASR) environment or similar (CASA, FAA, EASA, etc) is highly desired.

Culture

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

Benefits

• Working on latest technology
• Join an experienced team
• Study assistance                              
• Relocation assistance
• Formal mentoring and training offered
• Employee Incentive Program

How to apply

View the full Position Description and apply now.