Avionics Engineer

2 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia Boeing Defence Australia Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

The Opportunity

Are you an Avionics Engineer ready to make an impact on a world‑class maritime surveillance and response platform? Boeing Defence Australia is seeking passionate, skilled engineers to join the P-8A Capability Enhancement Team (CET) at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia.

This is your chance to work on the P-8A Poseidon — a cutting‑edge airborne surveillance, communications and maritime patrol system that protects Australia's interests at sea and beyond.

Why this role matters

  • Play a vital role in safeguarding Australia's maritime security by designing, upgrading and sustaining the P-8A fleet.
  • Be at the forefront of multiple advanced capability upgrades coming to the platform over the next several years.
  • Work in a dynamic, mission‑focused environment supporting real operational outcomes for Defence.

What you'll be doing

  • Work with customers to develop and document electrical and avionic system requirements.
  • Analyse and translate requirements into system architecture, interface specifications, wiring design and installation solutions.
  • Test and validate designs to ensure they meet operational and functional requirements.
  • Provide engineering support across the product lifecycle and work towards Engineering Authority and Delegations for the platform.

Who we're looking for

  • Must hold a Tertiary qualification in Electrical, Avionics or related Engineering degree, meeting Engineers Australia requirements (MIEAust).
  • Experience in aviation engineering: design development, investigations or work on aircraft electrical, radar, communications, navigation or electronic warfare subsystems.
  • Experience producing engineering artefacts in the Defence Aviation Safety Regulation (DASR) environment.

Security requirement

  • Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

Built on Boeing values — your everyday guide

  • Safety & Quality: Prioritise safety and deliver robust, reliable designs that Defence trusts.
  • Trust: Operate with integrity, transparency and an unwavering commitment to customer priorities.
  • People Focus: Thrive in a collaborative culture that values respect, mentoring and teamwork.
  • Ownership: Take pride in your work and be accountable for delivering excellence across the lifecycle.
  • Innovation: Bring curiosity and creativity to turn technical challenges into capability advantage.

What's in it for you

  • A competitive salary and annual bonus.
  • Join an inclusive team where your expertise helps protect the nation.
  • Work on high‑visibility upgrades and sustainment programs — continuous learning and career growth.
  • Be part of a company that invests in talent and provides opportunities to expand responsibility and capability.

Ready to take your career to new heights? If you're excited to make a real difference and meet the requirements above, we want to hear from you. Click Apply Now to join Boeing and help shape the future of Australia's P-8A Poseidon capability.

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