Lab Technician

**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 **Lab Technician**to join our dynamic Laboratory Operations team.

Our laboratory environment is designed to support rapid technology advancements and facilitates the development, integration, and formal verification and validation (V&V) activities of the simulated MQ-28 system prior to instrumented ground and flight tests.

As a Lab Technician, you will play a vital role in the assembly, testing, and technical troubleshooting of hardware and aircraft systems within our lab environment. You will ensure that all necessary hardware, software, and tools are viable and functioning properly.

The role is based in Brisbane.

As a **Lab Technician** you will:

- **Assembly Support**: Assist in the assembly of hardware and electronic products on the production line, ensuring adherence to specifications and quality standards.
- **Hardware setup and configuration**: Install, maintain and set up hardware components, including servers, switches, routers, and other networking devices. Ensure compatibility and proper functioning of hardware components
- **Technical Guidance**: Provide technical support to personnel, addressing questions and troubleshooting issues related to assembly processes.
- **Process Improvement**: Identify opportunities for process enhancements and collaborate with the team to implement best practices that improve efficiency and reduce waste.
- **Quality Control**: Conduct regular inspections and tests of hardware and ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- **Documentation**: Maintain accurate records of assembly processes, including work instructions, quality checks and any deviations from standard procedures.
- **Collaboration**: Work closely with MQ-28 Engineering teams and other and quality assurance to resolve technical challenges and ensure alignment on production goals.
- **Safety Compliance**: Ensure that all production activities comply with safety regulations and organisational policies.

To be considered for the role you will have:

- Experience in Avionics hardware support, preferably in an ICT lab test environment
- Proven experience as a technician or similar role in software development and IT operations.
- Strong understanding of electrical components, assembly techniques, and quality assurance practices.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues effectively.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying technical information clearly to team members.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and support colleagues in achieving production goals.
- Experience with Agile delivery methodologies (highly regarded)
- Experience with Autonomous Systems projects (highly regarded)
- Experience with aerospace and / or Defence projects (highly regarded).

**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 Defence website 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.