Senior Systems Engineer - MQ-28 Payloads Engineering

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Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1904729
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The Boeing MQ-28 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.
As we continue to mature the platform and rapidly expand on its skills and capabilities, Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the design, development, integration and testing of new capability for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat. You will work collaboratively across an interdisciplinary and multinational team on cutting edge systems.
This role is based in Brisbane and reports into the MQ-28 Payloads Engineering Manager.
As an experienced Senior Systems Engineer you will:
  • Engage and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders across technical engineering and specialty areas to develop and integrate innovative solutions to achieve capability objectives and requirements of the MQ-28 Mission System.
  • Apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to requirements development and management including analysis of functional and non-functional requirements, functional performance specifications, architecture and interfaces to develop effective solutions for complex systems.
  • Manage dependencies, assess trades and conduct technical design reviews in collaboration with the broader project team to ensure the engineering scope is delivered with quality and on schedule.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrate leadership in development, review and approval of engineering documentation and designs while providing mentoring of less experienced staff.
  • Manage technical risk and support identification, analysis and resolution of problem reports.
  • Plan and coordinate incremental capability development and delivery within an AGILE framework.

To be considered for the role you will have:
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in complex technical development and integration projects
  • Hold Tertiary qualifications in either Aerospace, Avionics, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering 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, sensors and UAV systems (desirable).
  • Familiarity with engineering change processes.
  • Familiarity with software development, test and integration.
  • Experience with aerospace and / or Defence projects (highly regarded).

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security 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.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.

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