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Location:
RAAF Base Williamtown
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1953714W
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Do you aspire to help build something better? Would you like to work for a company that employs the best talent to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to project Australia and its national interests? Would you like to work on cutting edge projects? Then we would like to talk to you!
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is currently looking for a proactive and self-motivated Software Engineer to join the E7 Mission Systems Software team in Williamtown, NSW. You will be part of a cohesive team working closely with the customer to enhance and sustain operational software on the Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control platform and its variants.
Working in the role you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop software enhancements and modifications from design to integration for airborne applications applying Agile and LEAN10X methodologies.
- Conduct whole-of-change engineering in accordance with build scope, established practices and standards while seeking out opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Undertake defect investigation and fix of software using high-fidelity labs and tooling.
- Perform informal integration and qualification testing of changes when required.
- Apply key generative practices around organisational approach to Safety and Quality.
You will bring deep knowledge and experience in applying Java or C++ object-oriented skills to applications development, employing exceptional communication and collaboration techniques.
While not required, prior experience in any of the following areas is of interest:
- Defense industry experience
- Linux Operating System kernel development
- Native hardware driver development
- Tactical Data Link standards and communication protocol development
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BDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women and people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent to be part of an organisation that promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.
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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
- Deep knowledge and experience applying Java or C++ object-oriented programming skills to application development
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
- Australian citizenship to meet defence security requirements
- Defense industry experience
- Linux operating system kernel development experience
- Native hardware driver development experience
- Tactical data link standards and communication protocol development experience
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