Senior Aeronautical Engineer / Senior Aircraft Structural Engineer / Senior Technical Officer (Structures)

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Hiring Remotely in Queensland, AUS
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The Role
Support the sustainment of F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft structures. Conduct structural design, load assessments, repair development, validation, certification, and static strength and fatigue analyses. Collaborate within multidisciplinary engineering teams, work toward engineering authority delegations, and uphold aircraft safety, integrity, and performance throughout the lifecycle.
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Location:
RAAF Base Amberley
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1948544A3
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The Opportunity -
Boeing is looking for a F/A-18 Senior Aeronautical Engineer or Senior Technical Officer (Structures) to join the F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler team. We are seeking an experienced senior engineer/ senior technical officer to support the sustainment of aircraft structures. This role is pivotal in ensuring the structural integrity, safety, and performance of current and future platforms across their entire lifecycle.
This role is based at RAAF Base Amberley, Qld.
Responsibilities:
  • Conduct of engineering activities related to the support of F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft maintenance program
  • Undertake the development, validation, and review of structural designs, load assessments, and repair solutions in accordance with the approved Engineering Management System.
  • Perform structural study (static strength, durability/fatigue) to determine structural integrity, using classical techniques and Boeing tools.
  • Work towards gaining Engineering Authority and Delegations.
  • Embrace Boeing values and behaviors.
  • Be an exemplar of the BDA safety culture

About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
  • Hold Tertiary qualifications or MAML in either Mechanical, Structural or Aerospace Engineering
  • Extensive experience in aircraft structural engineering, with proven expertise in both modification and sustainment or considerable experience in technical aircraft maintenance (preferably on F/A-18)
  • Knowledge of structural analysis techniques, repair development, and certification processes within the Defence Aviation Safety Regulations (DASR) environment or within the equivalent CASA, EASA or EMAR systems.
  • Experience in achieving results working within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work collaboratively to a high standard within a multi-discipline team.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.
What's on offer?
Boeing's success depends on developing and retaining top talent by creating an inclusive work environment where every teammate can perform at their best.
Our teammates are guided by a set of values and behaviours that define how we work together to fulfill the company's mission to protect, connect and explore our world and beyond:
  • Safety & Quality: We prioritise safety and quality at every step and take responsibility for our important mission.
  • Trust: Become part of a team that builds lasting trust through integrity, transparency, and a commitment to customer priorities.
  • People Focus: Experience a supportive culture where collaboration and respect empower us to achieve our shared mission together.
  • Ownership: Embrace accountability and take pride in your work as we strive for excellence in delivering outstanding products and services.
  • Innovation: Transform challenges into opportunities with your curiosity and creativity as we shape the future of aerospace.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

Skills Required

  • Tertiary qualification or MAML in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering
  • Extensive aircraft structural engineering experience in modification and sustainment, or considerable technical aircraft maintenance experience
  • Experience with structural analysis techniques, repair development, and certification processes
  • Experience working within DASR, CASA, EASA, or EMAR regulatory systems
  • Experience achieving results within a multidisciplinary engineering team
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively to a high standard
  • F/A-18 experience
  • Australian citizenship to meet Defence security requirements

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