Senior Technical Officer

1 week ago


Amberley, Queensland, Australia Boeing Full time

The Opportunity -

In partnership with the ADF and the Commonwealth, Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) provides aircraft maintenance and upgrades, component maintenance solutions, technical support, mission-critical infrastructure support and training on some of the most capable surveillance, command, control, and combat platforms in the world.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technical Officer - Avionics. This role will support the BDA Air Combat and Electronic Attack Sustainment Program Team, who are introducing the latest aircraft spiral upgrade program and provide ongoing sustainment support for the existing fleet. A significant number of advanced capabilities and upgrades are being introduced in the coming years across the platforms, and you will be heavily involved in delivering them.

We are looking for someone who will embrace our company's behaviours and values and who is willing to learn and innovate. Avionics Technicians of all experience levels are encouraged to apply, as there are potentially a number of roles available at all levels.

This role is based at RAAF Amberley.

As a Senior Technical Officer - Avionics you will:

  • Undertake engineering related activities to support sustainment and capability upgrades.
  • Support and engage in aircraft modification development.
  • Support and engage in operational testing of new capabilities.
  • Manage platform service release activities.
  • Work as a senior member within the team, guiding and mentoring junior members.
  • Work towards gaining Engineering Delegations.
  • Support the team with Avionics related tasking pertaining to Continuing Airworthiness Management (Part M) activities including assessing engineering changes and engineering investigations.

Requirements/Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in aircraft avionics systems, operational systems and aviation engineering processes and/or other related engineering experience.
  • Demonstrate well-developed communication skills to work collaboratively to a high standard within a multi-discipline team.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

What's on offer?

BDA provides people, expertise, process and tools to manage aircraft design, repair and continuing airworthiness capabilities supporting program execution and growth opportunities. Forward looking, BDA has developed a Capability Plan to meet our defence customers' evolving needs, both in Australia and internationally.

Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.

Other benefits:

  • Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
  • Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
  • Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
  • Formal reward and recognition program.
  • Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
  • Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
  • Salary packaging options available.
  • Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Social and community groups.

BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.



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