Test Operations Manager

**The opportunity**

The Boeing MQ-28 - 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.

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) are seeking an experienced **Test Operations Manager**to manage teams that design, develop, integrate and test new capabilities for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat.

The role is based in Brisbane.

As an experienced **Test Operations Manager,**you will:

- Manage employees performing activities within multiple Engineering disciplines.
- Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures and set operational goals, in pursuit of test operations objectives.
- Acquire resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and lead process improvements.
- Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
- Foster strong inter-team relationships and communication within the MQ-28 Program.
- Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
- Manage, develop and motivate employees, focusing on team culture.

**To be considered for the role you will have**:

- Minimum of 8 years' experience in complex aerospace and / or Defence technical development and integration projects.
- Hold Tertiary qualifications in either Aerospace, Avionics, or Mechatronics, that satisfies the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (MIEAust) or equivalent technical experience in a Systems Engineering discipline.
- Project Leadership. Ability to assign responsibilities and work tasks as a project team leader in support of the overall project. Ability to lead and direct the activities and resources of assigned projects for non-management employees.
- Project Scheduling and Resource Management - General ability to create project schedules which identify time frames for key project milestones and identify project resource requirements.
- Budget Management - General knowledge of budget management principles and

practices.
- Risk Management - General knowledge and understanding of the methodology and processes associated with risk management, opportunity management, and issues management.
- Demonstrated experience in systems and software development lifecycle (essential).
- Familiarity with engineering change processes.
- Experience with Agile delivery methodologies (highly regarded)
- Experience with Autonomous Systems projects (highly regarded)
- Demonstrate a high level of communication skill

**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 of Defencewebsite 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.