MQ-28 Software Engineer

13 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Boeing Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

The MQ-28 is a first-of-type Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), providing autonomous, uncrewed capabilities for the Australian Defence Force. Boeing Defence Australia and the MQ-28 program is seeking a Software Engineer to support integration of advanced payloads and sensors, enabling autonomous operation of this world-leading CCA as it continues through flight testing and delivery to the Royal Australian Air Force.

This role is based in Brisbane CBD and will report into the MQ-28 Mission Systems (Payloads) Engineering Manager.

As a Software Engineer within BDA, you will:

  • Develop, integrate, and maintain software that will be deployed on operational platforms under the guidance of senior engineers.
  • Ask questions. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, integrating, testing and iterating in both digital and physical environments.
  • Practice good software engineering habits. Produce clear, technical and testable artefacts (code, documentation and test plans) for review by cross-functional stakeholders, implement review feedback and follow security and maintainability best practices.
  • Build an understanding of the operational context and environment, and the practical constraints that influence technical solutions.
  • Participate in an agile software development process. Attend planning, stand-ups and retrospectives; estimate and commit to work items.
  • Be proactive. Make informed decisions, consult stakeholders and take effective action in the presence of uncertainty. Adapt with agility as the situation evolves and strive for continuous improvement.
  • Be an Australian citizen and hold, or have the ability to obtain, an NV-1 Australian Defence security clearance as a minimum.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

Required:

  • Tertiary qualification in software engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechatronics, aerospace engineering, or related disciplines.
  • Ability to work both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Strong software language proficiency (Python, C++ are highly desirable).
  • Clear technical communication skills (both written and verbal).
  • Demonstrated ability to reason about real-world constraints and to translate them into practical software.
  • Natural curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning.

Desirable:

  • Skills or domain knowledge in mission systems, electronic warfare, electronic sensors & sensor integration, messaging protocols and data exchange.
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in industry, with experience in autonomous systems, robotics or related applications.
  • Experience with scientific computing, data analysis, or simulation tools.
  • Experience in working effectively with third party vendors to integrate new functionality.

Benefits

  • Flexible working options
  • Study assistance
  • Salary packaging
  • Employee Incentive Program
  • Global opportunities

How to apply

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