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Lead architecture, requirements, interfaces, technical performance measures, and verification for the MQ-28 Support System. Direct support and test equipment development, coordinate design and test readiness reviews, produce engineering documentation, and mentor junior engineers. The role requires extensive systems engineering experience, product support or RAM expertise, integration and testing experience, and familiarity with DOORS, MBSE, Agile, and aerospace or Defence programs.
Job Description
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Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1957101B
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The opportunity
The Boeing MQ28 - Ghost Bat is a globally-significant program that will deliver a disruptive advantage to support Defence operational capabilities. Developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force, it is the first military combat aircraft to be designed, manufactured and assembled in Australia in 50 years.
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) are seeking an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to support the architecture, design and verification of the Support System for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat.
As a highly experienced Principal Systems Engineer you will apply your knowledge, skills and experience to a broad range of Support System definition activities including architecture definition & modelling (MBSE), technical performance measure development and support equipment design specification.
The role is based in Brisbane but may also be performed from Amberley, Williamtown or Melbourne.
As an experienced Principal Systems Engineer you will:
To be considered for the role you will have:
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.
You may require a Foreign Work Authorisation (FWA) in order to perform this role. This is not a requirement set or determined by Boeing but by the Department of Defence under laws issued in 2024. Please refer to the Department of Defence website to understand these requirements.
What's on offer?
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:
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.
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/1957101B
Attachments:
No File Attached
Share This:
The opportunity
The Boeing MQ28 - Ghost Bat is a globally-significant program that will deliver a disruptive advantage to support Defence operational capabilities. Developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force, it is the first military combat aircraft to be designed, manufactured and assembled in Australia in 50 years.
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) are seeking an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to support the architecture, design and verification of the Support System for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat.
As a highly experienced Principal Systems Engineer you will apply your knowledge, skills and experience to a broad range of Support System definition activities including architecture definition & modelling (MBSE), technical performance measure development and support equipment design specification.
The role is based in Brisbane but may also be performed from Amberley, Williamtown or Melbourne.
As an experienced Principal Systems Engineer you will:
- Lead, develop and define the architecture and requirements for the MQ-28 Support System.
- Identify and manage Support System interfaces and key Technical Performance Measures.
- Lead the development of support and test equipment using both bespoke and COTS/MOTS solutions.
- Coordinate and chair Design and Test Readiness Reviews.
- Lead and develop engineering documentation (Specifications, Design Documents, Interface Definitions, Test Procedures etc.)
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and graduates to support team capability.
To be considered for the role you will have:
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in complex technical development and integration projects
- Hold Tertiary qualifications in either Aerospace, Avionics, Electrical or Mechatronics, that satisfies the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (MIEAust) or equivalent technical experience in a Systems Engineering discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in product support development, RAM or systems development lifecycle.
- Demonstrated experience with product delivery including integration, verification & testing.
- Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS) and Model Based Systems Engineering methods (MSOSA) (highly regarded).
- Experience with Agile delivery methodologies and use of the Atlassian tool suite (highly regarded).
- Experience with aerospace and / or Defence projects (highly regarded).
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to a wide variety of organizational levels and backgrounds.
- Ability to play a key part in the team's growth by mentoring junior engineers.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.
You may require a Foreign Work Authorisation (FWA) in order to perform this role. This is not a requirement set or determined by Boeing but by the Department of Defence under laws issued in 2024. Please refer to the Department of Defence website to understand these requirements.
What's on offer?
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.
Boeing Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office
10 Bridge Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2000
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