MQ-28 Hardware Engineer

The opportunity

The Boeing MQ28 - 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 a Hardware Systems Engineer to support the design, development integration and test of new capabilities within the MQ-28 Ghost Bat.

As a Hardware Systems Engineer you will apply your extensive experience to a broad range of activities being undertaken by the Analysis Integration and Test team to enhance the MQ-28 platform.

The role is based in Brisbane.

As a Hardware Systems Engineer you will:

• Develop and review of requirements for the MQ-28 Mission System (DOORS experience).
• Develop engineering solutions for integrated avionics and COTS/MOTS equipment.
• Conduct testing and validation of hardware components to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Support troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts for hardware-related issues.
• Develop verification requirements, test plans, procedures and reports.
• Develop engineering documentation (Specifications, Design Documents, Interface Definitions, Test Procedures etc.).

To be considered for the role you will have:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in complex 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.
• Experience with hardware design (e.g. EMI and Environmental) standards (desirable).
• Experience with aircraft avionics and UAV systems (desirable).
• Familiarity with engineering change processes.
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies (highly regarded)
• Experience with Autonomous Systems projects (highly regarded)
• Experience with aerospace and / or Defence projects (highly regarded).

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.

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