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AH64 - Senior Avionics Engineer

Enoggera, Queensland Job ID BOE/1825245B Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Oct. 11, 2024
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Location:
Enoggera
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1825245B
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The Opportunity -

In partnership with the ADF and the Commonwealth, Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) provides aircraft maintenance and upgrades, component maintenance solutions, technical support, mission-critical infrastructure support and training on some of the most capable surveillance, command, control, and combat platforms in the world.

BDA is looking for a Senior Avionics Engineer who will join the AH-64E Apache team.

In this role you will support the most modern and capable configuration of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter.

You will be based in Enoggera, Brisbane with the Army customer in an integrated Attack Helicopter System Program Office (AHSPO).

As a Senior Avionics Engineer within BDA, you will

  • Apply engineering principles in supervisory and technical lead capacity to research technical, operational and quality issues that cannot be resolved by customer; designs interim and final engineering solutions on complex electronic and electrical systems.
  • Lead and conduct the following in support of the Apache program:
    • Analyses reported problems with avionics systems for potential safety issues; recommends and manages resolution,
    • Lead and Develop and reviews customer correspondence for continued safe operation and maintenance of equipment,
    • Test and validate the solution to problems to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements, and
    • Provides other support of fielded electrical hardware and software systems over the entire product lifecycle.
  • Required AASB Engineering Authority: Design Engineer


About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Demonstrated relevant Aerospace Engineering degree, 7 years+ relevant experience in similar role
  • Previous experience
  • Prior Defence service/Defence aerospace experience
  • Completion of DASR 21, Part M, Type cert courses
  • Meet Defence security and ITAR requirements.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

NOTE: This role is due to commence in February 2025.

What's on offer?

BDA provides people, expertise, process and tools to manage aircraft design, repair and continuing airworthiness capabilities supporting program execution and growth opportunities. Forward looking, BDA has developed a Capability Plan to meet our defence customers' evolving needs, both in Australia and internationally.

Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.

Other benefits:

  • Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
  • Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
  • Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
  • Formal reward and recognition program.
  • Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
  • Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
  • Salary packaging options available.
  • Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Social and community groups.

BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.

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

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please 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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