Location:	RAAF Base Edinburgh
Category:	Engineering / Technical
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1895711
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The Opportunity

Are you an Avionics Engineer ready to make an impact on a world‑class maritime surveillance and response platform? Boeing Defence Australia is seeking passionate, skilled engineers to join the P-8A Capability Enhancement Team (CET) at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia.

This is your chance to work on the P-8A Poseidon — a cutting‑edge airborne surveillance, communications and maritime patrol system that protects Australia's interests at sea and beyond.

Why this role matters

• Play a vital role in safeguarding Australia's maritime security by designing, upgrading and sustaining the P-8A fleet.
• Be at the forefront of multiple advanced capability upgrades coming to the platform over the next several years.
• Work in a dynamic, mission‑focused environment supporting real operational outcomes for Defence.

What you'll be doing

• Work with customers to develop and document electrical and avionic system requirements.
• Analyse and translate requirements into system architecture, interface specifications, wiring design and installation solutions.
• Test and validate designs to ensure they meet operational and functional requirements.
• Provide engineering support across the product lifecycle and work towards Engineering Authority and Delegations for the platform.

Who we're looking for

• Must hold a Tertiary qualification in Electrical, Avionics or related Engineering degree, meeting Engineers Australia requirements (MIEAust).
• Experience in aviation engineering: design development, investigations or work on aircraft electrical, radar, communications, navigation or electronic warfare subsystems.
• Experience producing engineering artefacts in the Defence Aviation Safety Regulation (DASR) environment.

Security requirement

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

Built on Boeing values — your everyday guide

• Safety & Quality: Prioritise safety and deliver robust, reliable designs that Defence trusts.
• Trust: Operate with integrity, transparency and an unwavering commitment to customer priorities.
• People Focus: Thrive in a collaborative culture that values respect, mentoring and teamwork.
• Ownership: Take pride in your work and be accountable for delivering excellence across the lifecycle.
• Innovation: Bring curiosity and creativity to turn technical challenges into capability advantage.

What's in it for you

• A competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Join an inclusive team where your expertise helps protect the nation.
• Work on high‑visibility upgrades and sustainment programs — continuous learning and career growth.
• Be part of a company that invests in talent and provides opportunities to expand responsibility and capability.

Ready to take your career to new heights? If you're excited to make a real difference and meet the requirements above, we want to hear from you. Click Apply Now to join Boeing and help shape the future of Australia's P-8A Poseidon capability.