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Senior Systems Engineer - Battlespace Communications System Program

Brisbane, Queensland Job ID 226690279 Category Insitu Post Date Sep. 21, 2026
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented Senior Systems Engineer to support the Battlespace Communications System (BCS) Program. The BCS program combines both developmental and off-the-shelf hardware and software to provide world leading communications capability.

This role will initially focus on the development of portable secure networking devices for military applications. You will apply your systems engineering skills to requirements, tests, verification, and technical documentation across a program that spans hardware, software, and multiple engineering disciplines.

Our team has a unique culture, which prioritises innovation whilst maintaining flexibility and fun. We are collaborative, adaptable and outcome focused. You will find yourself working in an inclusive team, where people really matter.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate and conduct verification and test activities (Verification Procedures, Result Reports, and Acceptance Test Reports), spanning environmental, EMC/EMI, safety, human factors, and operational demonstration testing.
  • Act as test director for verification events at the Boeing Test Facility and external test facilities, and support lab and field demonstration events.
  • Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation, including system specifications, System Design Descriptions, Interface Control Documents, and Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analyses (FMECA).
  • Support the development of Engineering Change Proposals, Software Regression Analysis Reports, and other artefacts.
  • Manage and define system interfaces and boundaries between various systems.
  • Work with the project team to ensure the engineering scope is delivered within the cost and schedule constraints of the project, adhering to quality guidelines.
  • Communicate and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team spanning electronics, mechanical, software, security, training, and technical publications.

Experience/Qualifications

Essential:

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in complex technical development, integration, and verification projects.
  • Hold tertiary qualifications that satisfy the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (MIEAust) or equivalent technical experience in a Systems Engineering discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and executing verification and test procedures and reports (e.g. Verification Procedures, Acceptance Test Reports) in laboratory and field environments.
  • Australian citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence security clearance.

Desirable:

  • Demonstrated experience in systems and software development lifecycle.
  • Experience with environmental and EMC/EMI test standards (e.g. MIL-STD, CISPR).
  • Knowledge of human factors analysis (e.g. MIL-STD-1472).
  • Experience with network and communications systems.
  • Familiarity with engineering change and configuration management processes.
  • Experience with Defence projects.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies.

About Us

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Benefits

  • Flexible working options
  • Study assistance
  • Salary packaging
  • Employee Incentive Program
  • Global opportunities

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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