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 a talented Senior Avionics 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 will include: 

• Work as a senior member with the team, guiding and mentoring junior engineers.
• Provide technical leadership 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.
• Perform Electrical Design Integration, Electrical Load Analysis, Wire design and integration, etc….
• 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:

• A Bachelor Engineering qualification in either Aeronautical, Aerospace, Electrical or a related tertiary Engineering degree qualification satisfying the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (MIEAust). 
• The ability to obtain RPEQ within 18 months is required.
• 7+ 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.)

 Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements. 

 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 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.

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