Senior Avionics Engineer - P-8A

About the role

Boeing Defence Australia is looking for a Senior Avionics Engineer (P-8A) to join its P-8A Poseidon team at RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide. The role supports teams responsible for the design, maintenance and repair of critical weapon systems for the Australian Defence Force, and involves engineering support across the full P-8A weapon system, including aircraft, mission support systems and training systems.

Key responsibilities

• Provide engineering support across the full P-8A weapon system, including aircraft, mission support systems and training systems.
• Drive the development and continuous improvement of procedures for data collection, assessment and reporting.
• Ensure all work meets regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Review, approve and contribute to engineering reports and documentation, turning analysis into clear technical recommendations.
• Provide technical input into avionics system findings and support sound engineering decisions.
• Lead projects from concept through delivery, meeting customer, stakeholder, regulatory and schedule expectations.
• Engage with stakeholders with updates, briefings and presentations, and foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Aerospace or related) from a nationally accredited program, or equivalent experience; RPEQ and/or CPEng desirable.
• 7-12 years' experience in avionics systems, aircraft repairs, analysis or engineering support within in-service aircraft operations.
• Experience developing engineering artefacts in a regulated aviation environment such as DASR, CASA, FAA or EASA.
• Australian citizenship, as Defence security requirements apply.

Required skills

• Strong analytical ability to collect, organise and interpret data.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

What we offer

• Flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks and part-time opportunities where available.
• Remuneration, annual bonus and formal mentoring, training and development.
• Reward and recognition program, discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation, and salary packaging options.
• Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including flu vaccinations and an Employee Assistance Program.