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About this role
<p>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.</p><p><strong>The opportunity</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>BDA is undergoing significant growth and is looking for passionate Systems Engineers to join our team. We are seeking technical professionals interested in working collaboratively across an interdisciplinary and multinational team on cutting edge systems, and developing exciting new technologies, to support sustainment and upgrades of the Australian Wedgetail fleet. </p><p>As a Senior Test/Verification Engineer in our team, you will be at the centre of all testing, verification and validation activities being undertaken to maintain the Wedgetail aircraft at the forefront of Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) technology. You will work with the various engineering disciplines and Integrated Product Teams to lead the planning and execution of flight testing and ground testing on aircraft; and ground based assets. </p><p>This role is an integral part of the team responsible for developing and executing the overall test program as part of integrating the system on the aircraft and ground assets and delivering to our customer commitments.</p><p><strong>To be successful you will have:</strong></p><li>Excellent communication skills that enable you to influence outcomes in a team environment</li><li>A continuous improvement mindset</li><li>Experience working in complex engineering projects</li><li>Tertiary degree qualification in an engineering or related technical discipline</li><li>Experience executing and planning flight and ground test activities on airborne assets would be highly desirable</li><li>Comprehensive understanding of defence product lifecycle</li><li>Experience testing mission systems, aircraft systems, or communication systems is highly desirable</li><li>Knowledge of airworthiness requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>In joining our team at BDA, you can:</strong></p><ul><li>Work on innovative, complex, technology products which contribute to ensuring a world class Australian defence capability</li><li>Enjoy and contribute to a positive team culture across a diverse, passionate, and inclusive organisation</li><li>Be supported to grow and develop your career</li><li>Work under flexible arrangements to enable work-life balance</li></ul><p>Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements. </p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Flexible working options</li><li>Study assistance</li><li>Salary packaging</li><li>Employee Incentive Program</li><li>Global opportunities</li></ul>