Location:	RAAF Base Amberley
Category:	Engineering / Technical
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1924156
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The opportunity

The Boeing MQ28 - Ghost Bat is a globally-significant program that will deliver a disruptive advantage to support Defence operational capabilities. Developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force, it is the first military combat aircraft to be designed, manufactured and assembled in Australia in 50 years.

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the integration, verification and test of new capabilities within the MQ-28 Ghost Bat.

The role is based in Amberley but may also be performed from Brisbane.

As an experienced Systems Engineer you will:

• Actively contribute to the development of a cutting-edge capability through exposure to all facets of the product lifecycle.
• Design, develop, deploy and maintain systems to enable ground and flight test of aircraft
• Design, develop, deploy and maintain flight test instrumentation systems.
• Participate in gathering and analyzing requirements for test systems.
• Develop procedures for test systems.
• Assist with the development, operation and maintenance of test tools and systems.
• Perform data analysis, develop and utilise data processing tools.
• Periodically travel to remote test sites to support operations
• Collaborate with other teams and interpret data to develop the system capability

To be considered for the role you will have:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in complex technical development and integration projects
• Hold Tertiary qualifications in either Aerospace, Avionics, Electrical or Mechatronics, that satisfies the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (MIEAust) or equivalent technical experience in a Systems Engineering discipline.
• Familiarity of avionics systems and UAVs
• Python development experience
• Experience developing and maintaining networks and servers
• Experience with aerospace and / or Defence projects (highly regarded.)

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

You may require a Foreign Work Authorisation (FWA) in order to perform this role. This is not a requirement set or determined by Boeing but by the Department of Defence under laws issued in 2024. Please refer to the Department of Defence website to understand these requirements.

What's on offer?

Boeing values 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.

Other benefits:

• Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
• Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
• Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
• Formal reward and recognition program.
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
• Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
• Salary packaging options available.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
• Social and community groups.

BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.