Senior Systems Engineering Technician

About the role

Boeing Defence Australia is looking for an experienced technical support engineer to join the Tactical Data Link Test and Evaluation Services (TDLTES) contract, based in Brisbane or Canberra. The team provides engineering analysis, test and certification of Tactical Data Links (TDLs) for the Australian Defence Force, working on operational assets in the field and in laboratory environments across many platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Support the evaluation of engineering solutions for complex technical problems, from requirements definition through system implementation, verification, validation and certification of TDL platforms.
• Develop experience with emerging TDL capabilities and their introduction into existing systems to meet future ADF interoperability requirements and future projects.
• Carry out tasking, including test and evaluation activities, to achieve the required outcomes.
• Validate communication messages to meet standards for TDL network interoperability.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Engineering, or equivalent degree or experience.
• Relevant practical experience within an engineering or quality management framework.
• Ability to write and execute detailed test procedures according to a Test Plan, and to evaluate and analyse test data according to an Evaluation Plan.
• Australian citizenship, as defence security clearance (NV-1) is required.

Desirable qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in data communication and tactical data links, and familiarity with ADF platforms.
• Experience with software testing in a software environment.
• Familiarity with Global Trade Control (GTC) requirements, including ITARs and defence export controls.

What we offer

• Flexible working, including working from home, compressed work weeks and part-time arrangements.
• A mix of flexible office and remote working options.
• Formal reward and recognition program and employee awards.
• Training, further education assistance and competitive salary packaging with a bonus scheme and corporate discounts.
• Career opportunities extending internationally.