Location:	Brisbane
Category:	Engineering / Technical
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1925705B
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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

Role Overview:
As and ICT-savvy Senior Systems Design & Integration Engineer you will be responsible for a complex computing system, encompassing both hardware and software components. This is a high-level “hands-on” individual contributor role, essential to ensuring our technical systems are viable, cost-effective, and fully integrated from initial design through to deployment and support whilst meeting rigorous standards for usability, functionality, security, and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Design & Requirements Management:
• Design and integrate complex "System of Systems" environments using both COTS and MIL-spec equipment.
• Execute the full technical lifecycle of products and components, from requirement identification to implementation and support.
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting and technical analysis for complex, escalated system issues.
• Ensure all hardware and software selections meet strict security, capacity, and performance requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and graduates to support team capability.
• Technical Support & Problem Resolution:
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) providing technical consultation and support for the implementation and end-user operation of delivery systems.
• Leverage advanced technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve complex, escalated system problems using specialized computing system knowledge.
• Collaborate with external product suppliers to drive enhancements and resolve technical issues that cannot be mitigated in-house.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of all resolutions and technical analyses in accordance with established support procedures.

Required Qualifications & Competencies:

• Technical Expertise: Relevant University Degree and proven ability to integrate software and COTS and MIL-spec hardware within complex computing environments, with strong diagnosis and fault-finding abilities, within Linux and Windows environments (Essential).
• Analytical Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to apply advanced troubleshooting techniques to resolve high-level, escalated system failures (Essential).
• Communication: Ability to work withing an Agile environment and work frequency and being able to lead professional technical discussions with internal and external teams to satisfy project needs (Essential).
• Mentoring: Ability to play a key part in the team's growth by mentoring junior engineers (Essential).
• Security: Experience implementing ISM controls and adhering to AS/NZS and MIL specifications (Highly regarded).
• Compliance & Documentation: Disciplined approach to documenting system design, technical analyses, and resolution procedures utilising the project's tools (eg. Atlassian suite) and procedures (Essential).
• Defense Clearance: Current NV1 or higher and be able to meet other necessary requirements (Essential).

 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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