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Principal Aircraft Structural Engineer

2 weeks ago


Amberley, Queensland, Australia Boeing Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

The Opportunity -

Boeing is looking for a Principal Aircraft Structural Engineer who will join the F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler team. We are seeking a highly experienced and technically accomplished engineer to provide leadership, technical authority, and strategic direction in the sustainment of aircraft structures. This role is pivotal in ensuring the structural integrity, safety, and performance of current and future platforms across their entire lifecycle.

This role is based at RAAF Base Amberley, Qld.

As a Principal Aircraft Structural Engineer within BDA, you will:

  • Act as a subject matter expert for aircraft structures, providing authority on design, stress analysis, fatigue, and certification.
  • Lead and oversee the development, validation, and approval of structural designs, load assessments, and repair solutions.
  • Ensure all structural solutions meet airworthiness regulations and certification requirements (DASA, military standards).
  • Provide engineering leadership for AOG and sustainment support, delivering timely, safe, and cost-effective repair solutions, using classical techniques and Boeing tools.
  • Drive structural trade studies, optimization, and risk assessments to support program-level decisions.
  • Mentor and guide teams of engineers, fostering growth in technical expertise and engineering judgment.
  • Collaborate across disciplines - design, systems, loads, stress, and manufacturing-to achieve integrated solutions.
  • Represent the structures discipline in design reviews, customer engagements, and technical boards, influencing key program outcomes.
  • Champion improvements in structural methods, standards, and tools, enhancing efficiency and technical excellence.
  • Interface with certification authorities as a delegated signatory or approver, ensuring compliance and safety assurance.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Hold Tertiary qualifications in either Mechanical, Structural or Aerospace Engineering.
  • Extensive experience in aircraft structural engineering, with proven expertise in both modification and sustainment.
  • Deep knowledge of structural analysis techniques, repair development, and certification processes within the Defence Aviation Safety Regulations (DASR) environment or within the equivalent CASA, EASA or EMAR systems.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to guide teams and influence stakeholders.
  • A passion for delivering safe, innovative, and cost-effective solutions that enhance aircraft performance and lifecycle value.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work collaboratively to a high standard within a multi-discipline team.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

What's on offer?

Boeing's success depends on developing and retaining top talent by creating an inclusive work environment where every teammate can perform at their best.

Our teammates are guided by a set of values and behaviours that define how we work together to fulfill the company's mission to protect, connect and explore our world and beyond:

  • Safety & Quality: We prioritise safety and quality at every step and take responsibility for our important mission.
  • Trust: Become part of a team that builds lasting trust through integrity, transparency, and a commitment to customer priorities.
  • People Focus: Experience a supportive culture where collaboration and respect empower us to achieve our shared mission together.
  • Ownership: Embrace accountability and take pride in your work as we strive for excellence in delivering outstanding products and services.
  • Innovation: Transform challenges into opportunities with your curiosity and creativity as we shape the future of aerospace.

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