MQ-28 Senior Systems Engineer | Brisbane

MQ-28 Senior Systems Engineer

Posted on 14-May-2026
Application Close Date: 28-May-2026
Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1924163
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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 a Senior Systems Engineer to support the design, development integration and test of new capabilities within the MQ-28 Ghost Bat.

As a Senior Systems Engineer you will apply your extensive experience to a broad range of activities being undertaken by the Analysis Integration and Test (AIT) team to enhance the MQ-28 platform.

The role is based in Brisbane.

As an experienced Senior Systems Engineer you will:

  • Lead and develop requirements for the MQ-28 Mission System communication (datalink) and custodian interface.
  • Lead and development of design solutions to meet the capability objectives and requirements of the MQ-28 Mission System communication (datalink) and custodian interface.
  • Manage and define Mission System interfaces for communication (datalink) and custodian systems.
  • Lead and develop verification requirements, test plans, procedures and reports.
  • Coordinate, plan and conduct integration and formal verification testing of the MQ-28 Mission System
  • Support ground and flight test operations for the MQ-28 Mission System focusing on the MQ-28 Mission System communication (datalink) and custodian interface.
  • Lead and development of engineering documentation (Specifications, Design Documents, Interface Definitions, Test Procedures etc.).
  • Provide input to Mission System Technical Performance Measures.
  • Be the technical interface to the custodian development organisations external to BDA.

To be considered for the role you will have:

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in complex technical development and integration projects. (essential)
  • Experience in military data links (MIL-STD-6016 - Link 16) and Universal Command & Control Interface (UCI). (desirable)
  • Hold tertiary qualifications in either Aerospace, Avionics, or Mechatronics, that satisfies the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (MIEAust) or equivalent technical experience in a Systems Engineering discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience in systems and software development lifecycle (essential).
  • Demonstrated experience in avionics system level testing in a laboratory and ground test environments (desirable)
  • Experience with aircraft avionics and UAV systems (desirable).
  • Familiarity with engineering change processes.
  • Experience with Agile delivery methodologies (highly regarded)
  • Experience with Autonomous Systems projects (highly regarded)
  • 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.

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