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Senior Technical Officer - Avionics

Edinburgh, South Australia Job ID BOE-1944806 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Sep. 03, 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.

Location:
RAAF Base Edinburgh
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1944806
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The opportunity

We are seeking a talented Technical Officer - P8A Avionics to support a world class airborne surveillance, communications and battle management system, the P-8A Poseidon. The role will be RAAF Base Edinburgh based.

Responsibilities:

As a P-8A Avionics Senior Technical Officer supporting the P8 engineering team you will

  • Deliver technical solutions for operational issues as well as modification support, rapid acquisition and address long term engineering investigations.
  • Develop and evaluate technical documents and instructions.
  • Liaise with defence stakeholders to support and find solutions for technical issues.

Experience/Qualifications

  • Qualifications in aircraft maintenance engineering or equivalent technical experience in an avionics/electrical/electronic discipline.
  • P-8A Experience is desirable.
  • Familiarity with engineering change processes.

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.  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

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

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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