Tactical Datalink Test Technician

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- Location:

- Brisbane
- Category:

- Engineering / Technical
- Position Type:

- Permanent
- Job Reference:

- BOE/1867767
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**The opportunity**

The Boeing MQ28 - Ghost Bat - is a globally-significant program that will deliver a disruptive advantage to support Defence operational capabilities. Developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force, it is the first military combat aircraft to be designed, manufactured and assembled in Australia in 50 years.

We are seeking a skilled **MQ-28 Tactical Datalink Test Technician**to join our dynamic Analysis, Integration and Test team.

The role is based in Brisbane.

**Responsibilities**
- Support conduct of test and evaluation activities, to achieve the required outcomes.
- Evaluate communication messages to validate platforms meet standards for TDL network interoperability.
- Develop technical documentation, including plans, processes and procedures to support the ongoing development and improvement of test execution.
- Develop experience with emerging TDL capabilities and their introduction into new and existing systems to meet future ADF interoperability requirements and in support of future projects.

**Experience/Qualifications**
- Experience in Data Communication and/or Tactical Data Links.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Ability to collect, evaluate and analyse test data.
- Experience with software testing in a software environment is highly regarded.
- Familiarity with Australian Defence Force platforms is highly regarded.

**Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.**

You may require a Foreign Work Authorisation (FWA) in order to perform this role. This is not a requirement set or determined by Boeing but by the Department of Defence under laws issued in 2024. Please refer to the Department ofDefencewebsite to understand these requirements.

**What's on offer?**

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.

**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.