Senior Aeronautical Engineer

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Location:

RAAF Base Amberley

Category:

Engineering / Technical

Position Type:

Permanent

Job Reference:

BOE/1877256

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About the Organisation

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.

Our team consists of engineers who develop modifications, repairs and continuing airworthiness services to support the fleet of Boeing-managed aircraft in the ADF. As well as provides production services for some of the most advanced communications systems in the world, as well as supporting production across a number of aircraft platforms.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Aeronautical Engineer to support Boeing's E-7 within the Sustainment Engineering team. This role will place you in the Mechanical Systems Team, providing ongoing sustainment support for the existing E-7 fleet. The Wedgetail Sustainment program is a complex, dynamic and rewarding program of work- you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse and highly skilled team that delivers Mechanical Systems in-service support directly to the customer.

As a Senior member of the engineering team, you will be responsible to the E-7 Airborne Mission Segment Sustainment Engineering Manager and Mechanical Systems Team Lead for providing Mechanical Systems Technical Services. This role will focus on the development, review and approval and certification of technical artefacts for the Wedgetail.

The role is based in Amberley or Williamtown.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for technical execution of Continuing Airworthiness Management (Part M) and 21J Design activities for E-7A sustainment Mechanical Systems engineering; including development/review/approval of design artefacts, repairs, technical safety and engineering in accordance with the approved Engineering Management System.
• Develop and/or review root-cause analysis on E-7A fleet data to identify/evaluate trends and opportunities to increase dispatch reliability.
• Customer interaction with opportunities to interact with stakeholders from the operator, contractors, Defence Regulator and aircraft OEM.
• Lead engineering-based projects in support of Minor and Major Mechanical Projects.
• Work towards gaining Engineering Authority and Delegations on the E-7 platform.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical officers within the team

Experience/Qualifications

• Hold a degree qualification either in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechatronics or a related tertiary Engineering degree qualification satisfying the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (MIEAust).
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in aviation engineering focused on Technical Services.
• Familiarity with engineering change processes preferred
• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or eligibility to obtain.
• Experience working under DASR or equivalent regulatory environment.

Eligibility

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

What's on offer

BDA provides people, expertise, process and tools to manage aircraft design, repair and continuing airworthiness capabilities supporting program execution and growth opportunities. Forward looking, BDA has developed a Capability Plan to meet our defence customers' evolving needs, both in Australia and internationally.

Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including hybrid work patterns, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.

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.

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.

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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.