Technical Services Engineer

About the role

Leidos Australia is seeking a Technical Services Engineer to support its Airborne Solutions operation. You will provide engineering support for aircraft mission systems, ensuring reliability and safety for maritime surveillance and search‑and‑rescue missions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support for aircraft mission systems, including troubleshooting, defect management and maintenance oversight.
• Develop engineering orders, technical documentation, test procedures and process guidance to support safe and compliant operations.
• Investigate system reliability issues and recommend solutions to improve fleet performance and capability.
• Collaborate with internal teams, maintenance providers and suppliers to support airworthiness, configuration control and effective parts management.

Required profile

• Relevant CASA (B2 AME/LAME) certification, tertiary engineering degree, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in maintenance or technical support of mission system components, aircraft satellite communications and network routing equipment.
• Systematic approach to problem solving and ability to work with engineers, maintenance providers and operational stakeholders.

Required skills

• CASA Part 21M/J knowledge
• Aircraft avionics systems installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair
• CISCO network experience
• DBMS database management
• Experience with maritime patrol and SAR operations (advantageous)