Avionics Engineer

Job Description

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Location: RAAF Base Edinburgh

The Opportunity

Are you an Avionics Engineer ready to make an impact on a world‑class maritime surveillance and response platform? Boeing Defence Australia is seeking passionate, skilled engineers to join the P-8A Capability Enhancement Team (CET) at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia.

This is your chance to work on the P-8A Poseidon — a cutting‑edge airborne surveillance, communications and maritime patrol system that protects Australia's interests at sea and beyond.

Why this role matters

- Play a vital role in safeguarding Australia's maritime security by designing, upgrading and sustaining the P-8A fleet.

- Be at the forefront of multiple advanced capability upgrades coming to the platform over the next several years.

- Work in a dynamic, mission‑focused environment supporting real operational outcomes for Defence.

What you'll be doing

- Work with customers to develop and document electrical and avionic system requirements.

- Analyse and translate requirements into system architecture, interface specifications, wiring design and installation solutions.

- Test and validate designs to ensure they meet operational and functional requirements.

- Provide engineering support across the product lifecycle and work towards Engineering Authority and Delegations for the platform.

Who we're looking for

- Must hold a Tertiary qualification in Electrical, Avionics or related Engineering degree, meeting Engineers Australia requirements (MIEAust).

- Experience in aviation engineering: design development, investigations or work on aircraft electrical, radar, communications, navigation or electronic warfare subsystems.

- Experience producing engineering artefacts in the Defence Aviation Safety Regulation (DASR) environment.

Security requirement

- Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

Built on Boeing values — your everyday guide

- Safety & Quality: Prioritise safety and deliver robust, reliable designs that Defence trusts.

- Trust: Operate with integrity, transparency and an unwavering commitment to customer priorities.

- People Focus: Thrive in a collaborative culture that values respect, mentoring and teamwork.

- Ownership: Take pride in your work and be accountable for delivering excellence across the lifecycle.

- Innovation: Bring curiosity and creativity to turn technical challenges into capability advantage.

What’s in it for you

- A competitive salary and annual bonus.

- Join an inclusive team where your expertise helps protect the nation.

- Work on high‑visibility upgrades and sustainment programs — continuous learning and career growth.

- Be part of a company that invests in talent and provides opportunities to expand responsibility and capability.

Ready to take your career to new heights? If you're excited to make a real difference and meet the requirements above, we want to hear from you. Click Apply Now to join Boeing and help shape the future of Australia's P-8A Poseidon capability.

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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