Battlefield Communication Systems

The opportunity

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of multiple air, land and sea platforms which is delivering critical capability for the Australian Defence Force. Boeing Defence Australia is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to support the delivery of the Battlefield Communications Systems (BCS) franchise.

Reporting directly to the BCS Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) Engineering Manager the BCS SEIT Project Engineer will take responsibility for coordinating the complex, concurrent, and interdependent capabilities and enhancements to the BCS franchise. Demonstrated Systems and Project Engineering experience coordinating solutions in complex Land C4 development programs is required for this role.

This role is based in Brisbane.

Key responsibilities include:

• On behalf of the BCS SEIT Manager undertaking planning and coordination of execution across multiple Teams. This includes planning for System Demonstrations, including coordinating internal stakeholders and customer engagements.
• Undertake the development and technical review of program plans including Product Roadmaps, Engineering Management Plans, Obsolescence Management Plans, Specialty Engineering Plans, Integration Plans, and Support System Plans.
• Managing the lifecycle of technical risks, issues, and opportunities related to system architecture, engineering development processes, and engineering design. Including the development and coordination of execution of mitigation plans.
• Estimating and planning of complex developmental work scopes covering multiple disciplines including Systems Engineering, Product Support Engineering, and Specialty Engineering.
• Mentoring, coaching, and guiding technical staff across Systems Engineering and Product Support Engineering Disciplines.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen and hold, or have ability to obtain, an NV1 security clearance.

To be successful you will be able to demonstrate:

• Minimum of 9 years of experience in complex technical development and integration projects.
• Demonstrated technical leadership qualities, and the ability to provide technical guidance to several teams representing multiple skill areas delivering technical solutions to our customers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to engage, influence and negotiate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and customers.
• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and lifecycle management, particularly those that unpin the Australian Standard for Defence Contracting (ASDEFCON) suite.
• Experience in the estimating, planning, managing and reporting progress of technical work scope is essential.
• Prior experience in Australian Defence Land Communications, Computers, Command and Control (C4) programs is essential.

Benefits

We value the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, 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.

Culture

BDA actively encourages applications from all members of society. We believe we are our best when our workforce reflects the talented and passionate communities in which we live and operate.

We foster an environment where every team member can bring their whole selves to work, with equal opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.