MQ-28 Systems Engineer

The Opportunity

The Boeing MQ-28 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.

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking an experienced Mission Systems Engineer to support the design, development, integration and test of new capabilities within the MQ-28 Ghost Bat. As a Systems Engineer you will apply your experience to a broad range of activities being undertaken by the Analysis, Integration and Test team to enhance the MQ-28 platform. The role is based in Brisbane.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and develop requirements for the MQ-28 Mission System (DOORS experience)
• Support and develop design solutions to meet the capability objectives and requirements of the MQ-28 Mission System
• Manage and define Mission System interfaces
• Support and develop engineering solutions for integrated avionics and COTS/MOTS equipment
• Support and develop verification requirements, test plans, procedures and reports
• Coordinate, plan and conduct integration and formal verification testing of the MQ-28 Mission System
• Support ground and flight test operations for the MQ-28 Mission System
• Support and develop engineering documentation (Specifications, Design Documents, Interface Definitions, Test Procedures, etc.)
• Provide input to Mission System Key Technical Performance Measures

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in complex technical development and integration projects
• Tertiary qualifications in Aerospace, Avionics, or Mechatronics satisfying MIEAust membership requirements, or equivalent technical experience in Systems Engineering
• Demonstrated experience in systems and software development lifecycle
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements

Desirable

• Experience in avionics system level testing in laboratory and ground test environments
• Experience with aircraft avionics and UAV systems
• Familiarity with engineering change processes
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies
• Experience with Autonomous Systems projects
• Experience with aerospace and/or Defence projects

Benefits

• True flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks and part time arrangements
• Attractive remuneration and annual bonus
• Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning
• Formal reward and recognition program
• Discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation
• Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave
• Salary packaging options

How to Apply

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