Software Integration Engineering

Job Description
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Location:
RAAF Base Williamtown
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1934452
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Would you like to work for a company that employs the best talent to develop and deliver world-class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests?
About the role
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a proactive and self-motivated Software Systems Engineer to join our Joint Systems Capability team in Williamtown. In this role, you will contribute to the enhancement and sustainment of the Wakulda Air Battle Management System, a critical capability for Australian Defence.
Working within a high-performing engineering environment, you will collaborate closely with senior engineers and engage with operations, maintenance, and customer stakeholders. This role is designed for an early-career engineer who excels at the intersection of software development and systems integration, ensuring that complex solutions are tested, integrated, and deployed to meet rigorous operational requirements.
Key skills & experience

• Testing and validating software solutions to ensure they meet operational and functional requirements.
• Resolving moderately complex issues related to product integration and production anomalies.
• Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and industry standards.
• Ensuring a clear understanding of engineering and technical requirements,
• Communicating the status of engineering deliverables
• Developing and documenting solutions through drawings, data sets, reports, specifications, and supporting data.
• Developing and updating engineering change management artifacts.
• Collaborating with the project team to identify, mitigate, and manage technical risks
• Occasional travel to Brisbane to access integration labs and/or for team planning sessions may be required.

Candidates for this role should be able to demonstrate

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in complex technical development and integration projects.
• A minimum of 2 years professional experience in software development
• Strong communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and communicate with various stakeholders
• Knowledge of version control systems (eg., Bitbucket, Jenkins)
• Strong Attention to detail when following and creating documentation and code
• Ability to follow an engineering lifecycle
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience

This role supports an environment that has security considerations and is both Windows and Linux based, so virtualisation and networking knowledge would be advantageous.
About the company
At Boeing, we connect, protect, explore, and inspire the world through aerospace innovation. As one of Australia's leading prime defence contractors, Boeing Defence Australia supports some of the largest and most complex programs for the customers including the Australian Defence Force to support world- class defence capabilities. Boeing plays an integral role in the region's aerospace and defence industry. We're a leader in advanced manufacturing for commercial airplane components, the development and production of Collaborative Combat Aircraft, communications systems, sustainment, training and services, research and development, and uncrewed systems.
Benefits
Competitive Salary & Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary along with yearly bonuses.
Flexible Work Schedule: Benefit from a hybrid work model, with options for an RDO and WHF 2 days a week.
Paid Leave Options: Access various paid leave entitlements to support your personal and family needs.
Financial Discounts: Take advantage of discounted health insurance premiums, travel, and retail shopping, along with a nationwide Fitness Passport.
Financial Benefits: Explore options for novated leasing and salary sacrifice for superannuation.
Career Development: Receive both informal and formal tailored mentorship to accelerate your career growth and design promotional pathways.
Recognition Program: Participate in our recognition award program, which acknowledges professional achievements through a points and payment scheme.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements. Holding an existing NV1 or Basline clearance level would be highly beneficial.
We are committed to building a unique and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
If you are ready to join an innovative defence industry leader, click Apply Now.
For more information about Boeing Defence Australia including more about our values and behaviours see our new website https://www.boeing.com.au/about-boeing-in-australia/subsidiaries/boeing-defence-australia.
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.