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

BDA is seeking an experienced Avionics/Electrical Engineer with strong grounding in Airworthiness working within DASA, EASA or FAA Regulations to join the Office of Airworthiness team. In this role you will have exposure to and the ability to work on numerous exciting programs and projects across the breadth of Boeing with a primary focus on supporting the E-7A Wedgetail, a world class airborne surveillance, communications and battle management system.

This role can be undertaken in Brisbane, Adelaide, Amberley or Williamtown.

Responsibilities will include:

• Provide engineering leadership for technical execution of 21J avionics and electrical activities for development and sustainment engineering including the development, review and approval of design artefacts and repairs in accordance with the approved BDA Engineering Management System.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, in a conscientious and inclusive way to achieve integrated solutions.
• Work as a senior member with the team, guiding and mentoring junior engineers, fostering growth in technical expertise and engineering judgment.
• Advocate for improvements in avionics/electrical methods, standards, and tools, enhancing efficiency and technical excellence.

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

• Tertiary degree qualification in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Electrical or similar Engineering.
• Experience in design of aircraft and their components/systems, writing and reviewing technical reports and developing documentation related to avionics and electrical systems.
• 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.)
• Experience as a Compliance Verification Engineer is highly desirable.

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 encourages 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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