Software Engineer - E7 Mission Systems

About the role

Boeing Defence Australia is looking for a proactive, self-motivated Software Engineer to join the E7 Mission Systems Software team in Williamtown, NSW. You will work closely with the customer to enhance and sustain operational software on the Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control platform and its variants. The position is permanent.

Key responsibilities

• Develop software enhancements and modifications from design to integration for airborne applications, applying Agile and LEAN10X methodologies.
• Conduct whole-of-change engineering in line with build scope, established practices and standards, while seeking opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Investigate and fix software defects using high-fidelity labs and tooling.
• Perform informal integration and qualification testing of changes when required.
• Apply key generative practices around the organisational approach to Safety and Quality.

Required profile

• Deep knowledge and experience applying Java or C++ object-oriented skills to application development.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration techniques.
• Australian citizenship, as defence security requirements apply.

Required skills

• Java or C++ object-oriented programming.
• Nice to have: defense industry experience, Linux kernel development, native hardware driver development, and tactical data link standards and communication protocol development.