Lead requirements development, mission-system decomposition, interface definition, design solutions, verification planning, integration testing, and flight-test support for Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat. Analyze mission datasets, develop engineering documentation, and support technical performance measures. The role requires extensive systems engineering experience across aerospace, avionics, software, autonomous systems, and complex technical integration projects.
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Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1954655B
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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 Senior Mission Systems Engineer to support the design, development integration and test of new capabilities within the MQ-28 Ghost Bat.
As a highly experienced Senior Systems Engineer you will apply your extensive experience to a broad range of activities being undertaken by the Analysis Integration and Test team to enhance the MQ-28 platform.
The role is based in Brisbane.
As an experienced Senior Mission 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/1954655B
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 Senior Mission Systems Engineer to support the design, development integration and test of new capabilities within the MQ-28 Ghost Bat.
As a highly experienced Senior Systems Engineer you will apply your extensive experience to a broad range of activities being undertaken by the Analysis Integration and Test team to enhance the MQ-28 platform.
The role is based in Brisbane.
As an experienced Senior Mission Systems Engineer you will:
- Lead and develop requirement development for the MQ-28 Mission System (DOORS experience).
- Lead the decomposition of high-level mission effects into subsystem-level functions using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MSOSA)
- Lead the development of design solutions to meet the capability objectives and requirements of the MQ-28 Mission System.
- Manage and define Mission System interfaces.
- Lead the development of engineering solutions for integrated avionics and COTS/MOTS equipment.
- Lead the development of verification requirements, test plans, procedures and reports.
- Coordinate, plan and conduct integration and formal verification testing of the MQ-28 Mission System.
- Support ground and flight test operations for the MQ-28 Mission System.
- Lead quick-look and detailed analysis of mission-specific datasets to assess subsystem function and performance
- Lead the development of engineering documentation (Specifications, Design Documents, Interface Definitions, Test Procedures etc.
- Provide input to Mission System Key Technical Performance Measures
To be considered for the role you will have:
- Minimum of 8 years' experience in complex technical development and integration projects
- Hold Tertiary qualifications in either Aerospace, Avionics, or Mechatronics, that satisfies the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (MIEAust) or equivalent technical experience in a Systems Engineering discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in systems and software development lifecycle (essential).
- Demonstrated experience in avionics system level testing in a laboratory and ground test environments (desirable)
- Experience with aircraft avionics and UAV systems (desirable)
Experience with modelling and simulation environments (highly desirable) - Familiarity with engineering change processes.
- Experience with Agile delivery methodologies (highly regarded)
- Experience with Autonomous Systems projects (highly regarded)
- Experience with aerospace and / or Defence projects (highly regarded.)
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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