Senior Systems Engineer

About Us

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

Joining us is a chance to make your mark as part of the global Boeing aerospace network, working with a team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.

We currently employ more than 3,000 people across a growing business over 14 sites in Australia and 3 international locations with a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to work in a dynamic team supporting the delivery of Battlespace Communication System (BCS) Program's. 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.

You will apply your extensive Systems Engineering knowledge and leadership ability to support a multidisciplinary engineering team through the full lifecycle of an engineering change from initial proposal development and design conception through to incorporation of changes to land-based military platforms.

Responsibilities

• Development of System Integration Program Plans that describes systems and processes to be used for undertaking system integration, with a particular focus on laboratory environments and test tools necessary to perform complex systems integration.
• Design and establishment of laboratory environments to meet program needs using a Systems Engineering lifecycle.
• Management of designs through the system engineering reviews and business gate process, including design definition, development approval, integration, verification and delivery.
• Development and review of design specifications, design notes, test plans, test procedures, test reports and other design artefacts.
• Mentoring of less experienced engineers including teaching, guiding and coaching.

Experience/qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in complex technical development and integration projects.
• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and lifecycle management.
• Experience developing and executing against Systems Engineering artefacts including Engineering Management Plans; Integration Plans; and Verification and Validation Plans.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and coordination qualities, working on behalf of the Engineering Team Manager, to deliver technical solutions.
• Experience with Change Management processes and progressing change management artefacts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to engage, influence and negotiate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and customers.
• Experience in the estimating, planning, managing and reporting progress of technical work scope is desirable.
• Experience with defence projects is highly regarded.
• Experience in supporting projects in an ASDEFCON contract environment highly regarded.

Applicants must be Australia Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

Culture

Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a focus on community that encourages movement within the organization.

Our aim is to nurture our existing employees and help them reach their full potential and be part of an organisation that promotes a safe workplace environment.

Benefits

We value 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.

Working within our team, you will have the opportunity to gain in-depth exposure across various exciting projects and build on your professional network with internal stakeholders and external partners in the industry.

• We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide a mixture of flexible office and remote working options.
• We will celebrate your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program and through employee awards.
• We value your professional development and will provide a vast range of formal and informal training, as well as assistance to further education.
• We offer competitive salary packaging options and our Employee Incentive Program includes a bonus scheme and a wide range of corporate discounts.
• As part of a global company, your career opportunities extend internationally.