Location:
| Brisbane
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Category:
| Engineering / Technical
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Position Type:
| Permanent
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Job Reference:
| BOE/1890142
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The MQ-28 is a first-of-type Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), providing autonomous, uncrewed capabilities for the Australian Defence Force. Boeing Defence Australia and the MQ-28 program is seeking a Software Engineer to support integration of advanced payloads and sensors, enabling autonomous operation of this world-leading CCA as it continues through flight testing and delivery to the Royal Australian Air Force.
This role is based in Brisbane CBD and will report into the MQ-28 Mission Systems (Payloads) Engineering Manager.
As a Software Engineer within BDA, you will:
- Develop, integrate, and maintain software that will be deployed on operational platforms under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Ask questions. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, integrating, testing and iterating in both digital and physical environments.
- Practice good software engineering habits. Produce clear, technical and testable artefacts (code, documentation and test plans) for review by cross-functional stakeholders, implement review feedback and follow security and maintainability best practices.
- Build an understanding of the operational context and environment, and the practical constraints that influence technical solutions.
- Participate in an agile software development process. Attend planning, stand-ups and retrospectives; estimate and commit to work items.
- Be proactive. Make informed decisions, consult stakeholders and take effective action in the presence of uncertainty. Adapt with agility as the situation evolves and strive for continuous improvement.
- Be an Australian citizen and hold, or have the ability to obtain, an NV-1 Australian Defence security clearance as a minimum.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
Required:
- Tertiary qualification in software engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechatronics, aerospace engineering, or related disciplines.
- Ability to work both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Strong software language proficiency (Python, C++ are highly desirable).
- Clear technical communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Demonstrated ability to reason about real-world constraints and to translate them into practical software.
- Natural curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning.
Desirable:
- Skills or domain knowledge in mission systems, electronic warfare, electronic sensors & sensor integration, messaging protocols and data exchange.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in industry, with experience in autonomous systems, robotics or related applications.
- Experience with scientific computing, data analysis, or simulation tools.
- Experience in working effectively with third party vendors to integrate new functionality.
Benefits
- Flexible working options
- Study assistance
- Salary packaging
- Employee Incentive Program
- Global opportunities
How to apply
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