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Brisbane, Queensland Job ID BOE/1857132 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date May. 02, 2025
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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.

Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1857132
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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. 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. We currently employ more than 2,500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

The Opportunity

We are seeking Software Engineers to support the Battlespace Communication System (BCS) Program - a next generation communications system that combines both developmental and off the shelf hardware and software to provide world leading communications capability for ADF personnel. It can be rapidly deployed from anywhere, and its modular design provides a flexible, scalable solution that can be customized for various mission needs.

In this role, you will leverage your software development skills to enhance and expand our core products, introducing new capabilities to address the evolving and complex communication needs of our customers.

Our team fosters a unique culture that prioritises innovation while maintaining flexibility and a fun working environment. We emphasise collaboration, adaptability, and outcome-focused approaches. You'll be part of an inclusive team that values its members. We offer a hybrid work arrangement, combining in-office and remote work for optimal flexibility.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the full-stack development of innovative communications solutions with a focus on cybersecurity, scalability, and performance.
  • Design, develop, integrate, and test integrated hardware and software systems.
  • Communicate and collaborate with a unique team in a conscientious way.

Experience/Qualifications

Essential:

  • Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

Desirable:

  • Experience within Defence or complex engineering project environments
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to analyse issues and develop solutions
  • Programming Proficiency across a broad range of technology domains
    • Front end web user interfaces
    • Network sockets, protocols and crypto programming
    • Linux services
    • FPGA signal processing
    • Microcontroller firmware
  • Software Design for performance, scale and simplicity.
  • Collaboration: Experience working in teams and using collaboration tools.
  • Adaptability: Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements.

Culture

Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

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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