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Senior Technical Officer - Mechanical

Amberley, Queensland Job ID BOE-1908763 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Feb. 13, 2026
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Job Description

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Location:
RAAF Base Amberley
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1908763
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The Opportunity -

BDA is looking for a Senior Technical Officer - Mechanical who will join the Air Combat and Electronic Attack Sustainment Program.  In this role you will play a critical role in supporting the F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler platforms.

This role is based onsite at Amberley.

As a Senior Technical Officer within BDA, you will

  • Conduct continuing airworthiness management activities.
  • Work as a senior member with the team, guiding and mentoring junior engineers.
  • Provide technical Leadership in delivering minor and major capability upgrades to the various platforms from the concept stage to aircraft in service.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Minimum of 10 years' experience in the aviation industry.
  • Technical experience in an aircraft maintenance operational environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in technical leadership in a major project environment.
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate aircraft technical related issues.
  • Understanding and experience with complex Super Hornet & Growler systems will be highly regarded.

What BDA offers

  • Work on cutting-edge aerospace projects across platforms and with international collaborators.
  • Competitive remuneration and annual bonus.
  • Flexible work options: work-from-home, compressed weeks, and part-time arrangements.
  • Formal mentoring, training, and on-the-job learning.
  • Paid study leave, parental leave, Defence leave and salary packaging options.
  • Health & wellbeing benefits, EAP, annual flu vaccinations and access to discounts (health, travel, accommodation).
  • Recognition programs and rich social/community engagement.

Boeing Australia is a Veteran Employer of Choice

  • We welcome applications from veterans and transitioning service members and value the unique expertise they contribute.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

Ready to take flight? If you're ready to make a real difference on a globally respected platform and thrive in a fast-paced technical environment, we want to hear from you.


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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Your Benefits

No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

  • Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
  • Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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