Senior Aerospace Engineer

2 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia APS Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Aerospace Engineer to join our team in Brindabella Park, ACT. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge Un-crewed Aerial System (UAS) technology for the Australian Defence Force.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the airworthiness program for various acquisition tasks, working closely with the FISRSPO Air Systems Team Lead.
  • Develop engineering artefacts to support MQ-4C Triton Design Holder obligations and project transition milestones.
  • Investigate aerospace engineering concepts, deliver and manage aerospace engineering specifications and resources in support of the Defence materiel capability lifecycle.
  • Governance, assurance, and planning functions across the Aeronautical, Mechanical, and Airworthiness domains, requiring stakeholder engagement with multiple Defence agencies and industry organisations.
  • Maintain parts of the Engineering Management System, reviewing, assessing and making recommendations on engineering artefacts.
  • Contribute to the Safety Risk Management Framework, analysing and proposing mitigations for identified hazards.
Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a highly trained and qualified engineer with:

  • Confidence and maturity to complete complex tasks independently with minimal supervision.
  • The desire to learn, develop, and excel in the aerospace engineering environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic with a drive to produce successful solutions.
  • An innate ability to be creative in deploying and developing their technical skills.
  • A passion and enthusiasm for developmental technology while applying novel engineering approaches.
  • A willingness to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, responsible for undertaking critical analysis of engineering data, risk management, stakeholder engagement and the development of engineering documentation.
  • The ability to work with external stakeholders to achieve set outcomes while overcoming the challenge of working at a distance, in different time zones, and being sensitive to differing cultures and work practices.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary range: $83,706 - $89,659 per annum, plus up to 15.4% Superannuation.
  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment, committed to flexible work practices.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in a leading edge ISR capability.
  • A chance to contribute to the development of cutting-edge technology, working on challenging projects that make a real difference.


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