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Senior Systems Engineer

Brisbane, Queensland Job ID BOE/1814313F Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Dec. 10, 2024
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Job Description

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 shared 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.

Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1814313F
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The Opportunity

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of multiple air, land and sea platforms which is delivering critical capability for the Australian Defence Force. Boeing Defence Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support the delivery of the Wakulda Program.

As a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer you will apply your extensive Systems Engineering knowledge and leadership ability to support a multidisciplinary engineering team through the full lifecycle of an engineering change from initial proposal development and design conception through to incorporation of the change onto the platform.

This position is based in Brisbane.

Responsiblities

  • Manages ECP's or designs through the system engineering reviews and business gate process, including design definition, development approval, integration, verification and delivery.
  • Works with the Engineering Team Manager to ensure the engineering scope is delivered within the quality, schedule and budgetary constraints of the project
  • Developing and reviewing design specifications, design notes, Integration / Test Plans, Test Procedures, Test Reports and other design artefacts
  • Leading the engineering change through key design reviews including development approval and other technical design reviews.
  • Test directing and test execution of test procedures, analysing requirements compliance and identification/resolution of bugs/defects.
  • Mentoring of less experienced engineers including teaching, guiding and coaching.

Experience/Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in complex technical development and integration projects.
  • Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and lifecycle management, including Mandated System Reviews
  • Experience developing and executing against Systems Engineering artefacts including Systems Engineering Management Plan and Verification and Validation Plans.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and coordination qualities, working on behalf of the Engineering Team Manager, to deliver technical solutions.
  • Experience with Change Management processes and progressing change management artefacts
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to engage, influence and negotiate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and customers.
  • Experience in the estimating, planning, managing and reporting progress of technical work scope is desirable.
  • Experience with aerospace and / or defence projects highly regarded.
  • Experience in supporting projects in an ASDEFCON contract environment highly regarded.

Eligibility

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

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. From the seabed to outer space, we have helped shape aerospace and defence innovations in Australia over the past 95 years.

In addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from flexible working options, global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, wellbeing programs and discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation.

We're also committed to fostering an environment that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive for every employee, with great opportunities for professional growth.

As an equal opportunity employer, female candidates, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply. We are also open to candidates from other industries including mining, communications, ICT and oil and gas.

If you don't meet 100% of the criteria for this role although you have the right foundational experience and qualifications, don't hesitate to apply.

Benefits

  • Cutting edge projects
  • Flexible working options
  • Competitive remuneration and incentive plan available
  • Discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
  • Salary packaging options
  • Health and wellbeing benefits
  • Study assistance
  • Global opportunities

Please note, this role will be shortlisted in January 2025, your patience is appreciated.

This position is eligible for a referral bonus for Boeing employees.

It is also eligible for an engineering gender diversity referral bonus.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader, 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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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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