E7A Seit Block Engineering Manager

As one of the country's leading and preferred defence partners, Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) develops and sustains leading edge technologies for some of Australia's largest and most complex defence projects.

**The Opportunity**

The E7A Wedgetail provides world class airborne early warning and control capability to our Australian defence customer. We are currently seeking a leader motivated to take on the responsibility for the delivery of technical products & services, as well as personnel management and leadership within the Systems Engineering, Integration and Test domain.

Execution experience and talent to take on the development, delivery, and sustainment of the E7A program will be highly regarded. But more important to us is who you are and how you care for the people you work with. You will bring openness, transparency, effective communication and relationship building strengths to support the E7A portfolio.

You will seek and drive continuous improvement, develop and execute project and process plans, and develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.

**Experience/Qualifications**
- Passion for establishing and fostering positive team cultures.
- Demonstrated technical leadership qualities, and ability to lead teams of technical personnel delivering technical solutions to our customers.
- Demonstrated personnel leadership qualities, including the ability to foster, develop, and sustain cross-functional teams as required by the business to support current and future objectives.
- High level communication and negotiation skills with a strong focus on building successful relationships with a broad range of both internal and external stakeholders.
- Formal Project Management, Agile, Engineering, Business or Management qualifications is desired, however, prior experience will be considered.
- Experience in the estimating, planning, managing and reporting progress of technical work scope is desirable.
- Systems domain knowledge, systems engineering experience and other technical skills as relevant to the position will also be considered.
- Drive and passion to grow capability, mentor and coach teammates.
- Applicants must be an Australian Citizen and hold, or have ability to obtain, an Australian defence security clearance.

**What's on offer?**

Other benefits:

- Work on cutting edge projects;
- Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning;
- Defence leave, First Nation's Cultural Leave, Paid study leave
- Health and wellbeing benefits and Employee Assistance Program;
- Join Industry Networking Groups along with Social and Community Groups
- We explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements.

**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 diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

**We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-Defence personnel are encouraged to apply.