About the Company
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is shaping the future of Australian aerospace by delivering some of the nation's most important capabilities to the Australian Defence Force, currently employing more than 3,000 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations.
About the Role
The E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system is the cornerstone of Australia's National Air Defence Capability, integrating advanced airborne surveillance, communications, and battle management technologies. BDA is seeking an experienced Senior System Safety Engineer to provide engineering, sustainment and capability upgrade support for the E-7A Wedgetail, within BDA's E-7 programs Airborne Mission Segment Sustainment team. This role is based at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. System Safety Engineers of all experience levels are encouraged to apply, as there are potentially several roles available at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, review and manage hazard analysis and risk assessments
- Perform hazard log management
- Host system safety working groups
- Develop, review and manage Safety Case Reports, and System Safety Review Boards
- Undertake engineering investigations
- Support and engage in retained risk reviews, and emerging safety issues investigations
- Liaise with Defence stakeholders to coordinate the delivery of services and artefacts to support the E-7A Safety management system
- Work as a senior member within the team, providing technical leadership and mentorship for the system safety team
- Work towards gaining Engineering Delegations
Essential Requirements
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of the system safety engineering processes
- Hold tertiary qualifications in Engineering that satisfy the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (MIEAust)
Desirable
- Experience with software applications such as 3DX, JIRA and Confluence
- Familiarity with the WHS Act 2011
Benefits
- Work on cutting edge projects
- Attractive remuneration and annual bonus
- Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning
- Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
- Paid study leave, parental leave, Defence leave and First Nation's Cultural Leave
- Salary packaging options available
- Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program