▷ [16/10/2025] Senior System Safety Engineer

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented Senior System Safety Engineer to join BDA in growing the capabilities of the world leading communications and battle management systems.

Battlespace Communications System (BCS) is a next generation networking product that is the centerpiece for multiple projects and campaigns. The BCS combines both developmental and off the shelf hardware and software to provide world leading communications capability for ADF personnel. It can be rapidly deployed from anywhere, and its modular design provides a flexible, scalable solution that can be customized for various mission needs.

The role is based in Brisbane (QLD) - support for relocation from other locations will also be considered.

Location

Brisbane, QLD

Responsibilities

- Perform Systems Engineering activities to plan, design, develop and verify systems specialising in the System Safety domain.

- Support projects in understanding requirements and design implications pertaining to System Safety and identify potential and realised performance and safety considerations.

- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

- Lead specific scopes of work in System Safety engineering for projects.

- Actively promote the benefit of System Safety across the organisation and contribute to the development and growth of these disciplines within BDA.

Experience / Qualifications

Essential:

- Tertiary degree qualification in an engineering or related technical discipline.

- Experience in Systems Engineering or Safety Engineering in a complex project environment.

- Demonstrated experience in the application of safety‑related legislation, standards and safety engineering techniques to product design.

- Excellent communication skills that enable you to influence outcomes in a team environment.

- A continuous improvement mindset.

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

Desirable:

- Experience within Defence or complex engineering project environments.

- Preferably RPEQ or CPEng qualified in a relevant discipline or able to gain RPEQ/CPEng certification.

- Understanding of Systems Engineering principles and lifecycle management.

- Experience developing and executing against Systems Engineering artifacts including Systems Engineering Management Plan and Verification and Validation Plan.

- Experience in technical problem solving.

- Experience in soliciting, analyzing and communicating customer requirements in a cross‑disciplinary technical environment.

We invite a range of people to apply, including people from outside of the defence industry.

About Us

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space you can contribute to work that matters. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming and respectful, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Benefits

- Flexible working options

- Study assistance

- Salary packaging

- Employee Incentive Program

- Global opportunities

Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex‑defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

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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