Mission Systems Technician Airborne Solutions

3 months ago

Adelaide Airport, Australia Leidos Full time

Company Description

Airborne Solutions Australia provides aerial surveillance services under contract to the Australian Border Force as the largest civil maritime surveillance operation of its kind in the world, and a search-and rescue capability across nearly 10 percent of the earth's surface under Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

Job Description

Working as part of the Airborne Solutions Technical Development business unit, this position will be involved with providing technical support, ongoing maintenance and development of the mission systems on board the AMSA CL-604 Challenger Fleet, the Australian Border Force DHC-8 fleet, the Systems Integration Laboratory and the ground stations.

This is also a unique opportunity to be involved with the design, build and testing of future aircraft mission systems and associated ground stations all under the guidance of experienced Mission Systems Engineers and Aircraft Maintenance Engineers/Technicians (AME).

The ideal candidate would be someone who feels confident in taking the step forward from ‘routine maintenance in accordance with the publications’, to being directly responsible for the development, and integration of an advanced mission system; as well as creating the publications and documentation for maintenance to be carried out effectively and efficiently by any end user.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Hold safety as a core value and contribute to the achievement of a zero harm and an incident/injury free environment through active participation in all safety programs relevant to the position
  • Work as part of a team of experienced Mission Systems Engineers, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and Technicians. Guiding maintenance, development, and troubleshooting of mission systems on board various aircraft
  • Carry out ‘on wing’ maintenance tasks, modifications, and updates to the mission systems
  • Conduct component hardware testing, evaluation, and troubleshooting activities in a laboratory environment
  • Provide support to remote bases where mission systems may be deployed, including customer endpoints
  • Monitor, evaluate, and maintain in-service airborne and ground-based mission systems
  • Liaise with and assist external sub-contractors as required for development and support of mission systems
  • Maintain the System Integration Laboratory, test racks, and associated equipment in a serviceable condition.
  • Offer technical advice and support to other in-house departments for improvements to documentation and processes

Qualifications

The position requires you to be an Australian citizen, the ability to obtain and maintain a baseline AGSVA security clearance and an Australian Border Force clearance.

 Alongside this, you will need:

  • Formal Avionics Trade Training (Cert IV or Diploma in Aeroskills - Avionics)
  • 2 years post trade qualification experience in aircraft/avionics maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work both autonomously and within a team
  • Able to occasionally work away from home for short periods

Desirable experience:

  • Experience with military aircraft avionics systems
  • Confident tool/hand skills
  • FLIR or WESCAM experience
  • Surveillance RADAR experience
  • Aircraft radio and communications experience
  • Systematic yet pragmatic approach to problem solving
  • Confident at understanding wiring diagrams

Other experience and or willingness to learn:

  • Unix/Linux experience
  • CISCO and/or Fortigate networking experience
  • Computer system design and administration

Additional Information

What You'll Love

At Airborne Solutions Australia, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

You will be valued, included and supported. So if you are open-minded and keen to Be the difference, we look forward to welcoming you.

Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.

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