Senior Electronic and RF Systems Design Engineer

About Us

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.  As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests.

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

The Opportunity

We are seeking talented Senior Electronic and RF Systems Design Engineer to support the Battlespace Communication System (BCS) Program as we plan for future work. This role will see you applying your skills to either our core product, upgrading the capability to integrate with related maritime communications projects, or modernization of the joint air battlespace management system.

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 users. It can be rapidly deployed from anywhere, and its modular design provides a flexible, scalable solution that can be customized for various mission needs.

In this role, you will leverage next generation technology, to support the warfighter in the rapidly evolving threat environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering solutions for RF, Electrical and Electronic solutions and custom electrical power equipment.
• Develop engineering documentation and ensure accurate configuration management of system hardware.
• Work with the project team to ensure the engineering scope is delivered within the cost and schedule constraints of the project, adhering to quality guidelines.
• Communicate and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, in a conscientious way.

Experience/Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or electronic engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ, Electrical) in Electrical Engineering, or eligibility to obtain.
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.
• Experience in electronic and system design, including schematic capture and printed circuit board design (as well as for RF circuits), using CAD software such as Altium Designer.
• Experience with testing, debugging, and validation of electronic systems using oscilloscopes, multimeters etc.
• Experience in RF design and analysis - experience with circuit design, impedance matching, filters and antennas.
• Experience in RF propagation and link budgets, with an ability to perform link budget analysis and evaluate system performance.
• EMI/EMC compliance - knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility standards and test practices.
• Ability to integrate RF subsystems and electronics into larger communications systems and collaborate with mechanical and software teams.
• Experience in writing technical reports and developing documentation related to electrical and RF systems.
• Experience in the development of work instructions and test procedures for periodic electrical safety testing of electrical systems.

Desirable:

• Experience within Defence or complex engineering project environments is desirable.
• Proven experience in providing direction and/or delegating work effectively within engineering teams to ensure project objectives are met.
• Experience in the development of production drawings for cable & wire harnesses.
• Experience with secure and resilient communications systems (frequency hopping, encryption, or anti-jam techniques).
• Familiarity with satellite, radar, or tactical data link systems (e.g. Link 16, SATCOM).
• Exposure to defence standards and MIL-STD specifications.

Culture and Benefits

Our team has a unique culture, which prioritises innovation whilst maintaining a culture of flexibility and fun. We are collaborative, adaptable and outcome focused. You'll find yourself working in a multi-disciplinary team, where people really matter. We work flexibly, with a hybrid office/work from home arrangement. Further benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Celebrating your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program.
• Valuing your professional development and providing a vast range of formal and informal training, as well as assistance to further education.
• Offering competitive salary packaging options, including a bonus scheme, and a wide range of corporate discounts.
• Extending your career opportunities internationally, as part of a global company.