Senior Electrical and Electronic Systems Design Engineer

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 a passionate Electrical and Electronic Systems Design Engineer to join the Mission Systems hardware team for the RAAF Wedgetail Program.  As a part of the hardware team, you will apply your engineering knowledge and experience to perform electrical and electronic systems engineering activities towards delivery of upgrades and new capability to the RAAF Wedgetail Mission System.

This role can be based in either Adelaide, Brisbane, or Williamtown.

Responsibilities:

• Work in a team to provide engineering design and support for mission computing hardware, sensors, communications, and avionics systems over the whole product lifecycle including design and sustainment
• Conduct engineering activities in accordance with project plans and standards, while continually seeking out opportunities for process improvement
• Develop, review and approve engineering designs and decisions
• Perform and contribute to requirements analysis and specification, design, procurement, development, qualification, integration and test of Mission System hardware
• Develop and review engineering documents and artefacts, preparation and delivery of presentations as required
• Support Verification & Validation activities
• Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and subject matter experts across technical engineering and specialty areas to develop innovative solutions that provide capability in support of the user's concept of operations.
• Technical supervision of less experienced engineers, including teaching, guiding and coaching.
• Perform independent review in accordance with delegated engineering authority.
• Contribute to project engineering plans, processes, execution, and administration.

Experience/Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in electrical and electronic engineering or related technical discipline
• Minimum 5+ years technical experience working in a project engineering environment
• An ability to apply systems engineering practices with experience in design, development, integration, verification, operations or support phases
• Hands-on experience with electronics and computing hardware and/or networking, particularly within a Mission System environment, is highly desirable
• Knowledge of regulations, technical and safety standards for telecommunication, electrical & electronic equipment and installations is desirable
• Familiarity with engineering change processes and enterprise gate processes is desirable
• Excellent communication skills that enable you to influence outcomes within a team environment
• A desire to work as part of a diverse, collaborative and innovative team
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Study assistance
• Salary packaging
• Employee Incentive Program                
• Global opportunities

How to apply

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