MQ-28 Tactical Datalink Test Technician

24 hours ago

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

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.

We are seeking a skilled MQ-28 Tactical Datalink Test Technician to join our dynamic Analysis, Integration and Test team.

As a Tactical Datalink Test Technician, you will apply your tactical data link experience to support MQ-28 in achieving operational authority of their data links capability as a member of the Analysis Integration and Test team to enhance the MQ-28 platform.

The role is based in Brisbane.

Responsibilities

  • Support the conduct of test and evaluation activities, to achieve the required outcomes.
  • Support development of the tactical data link (Link 16) requirements for the MQ-28
  • Analyse platform capability to derive tactical data link requirements
  • Develop technical documentation, including requirements specifications, plans, processes and procedures to support the ongoing development and improvement of test execution
  • Provide input to engineering teams on tactical data links considerations
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure correct implementation of tactical data link requirements

Experience/Qualifications

  • Experience in tactical data links, especially Link 16.
  • Ability to collect, evaluate and analyse test data.
  • Strong technical writing skills.
  • Experience with software testing in a software environment is highly regarded.
  • Familiarity with Australian Defence Force platforms is highly regarded.
  • Experience with DOORS is desirable.

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.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.

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