Mission Systems Technician
Mission Equipment Service Centre
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Do Work That Matters
At Leidos Airborne Solutions Australia, we do more than fly, we safeguard borders and save lives. As a trusted partner to the Australian Government, we lead critical airborne special missions, from border surveillance to life-saving search-and-rescue operations, covering over 10% of the Earth’s surface. In addition to our aviation bases across Australia and the Indian Ocean Territories, we operate a 24/7 Operations Centre, Systems Integration Lab and Mission Equipment Service Centre to ensure mission success. We collaborate with local SMEs to prototype and test advanced mission management systems, integrating cutting-edge ISR technology.
Join our team and be part of a mission-driven organisation protecting national interests, saving lives, and working with industry-leading technology and expertise.
Your New Role and Responsibilities
The Mission Systems Technician plays a key role in our success, and we currently have an opportunity available for a passionate, ambitious individual who is keen to develop and grow a career with us.
Be responsible for the control and maintenance of Aeronautical Products (AP) and Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) mission/role equipment, within Leidos Airborne Solutions Engineering.
Ensure all maintenance, maintenance documentation, maintenance supervision and applicable certification is carried out and completed IAW relevant regulations, policy manuals, component maintenance manuals and procedures.
Comply with company Safety, WHS and Quality policies/procedures.
Be responsible for the general condition, upkeep and housekeeping of any related work areas.
Be accountable for any tools and equipment used in maintenance.
Assist and provide full co-operation with auditors and investigators during audits and investigations.
Liaise with Component OEM’s, responsible CAMO’s, Project teams, Suppliers, Customers and/or Engineering/Logistics staff if/when required.
Perform general administrative duties as/when required.
Perform other duties as directed by the Service Centre Supervisor and/or Service Centre Manager.
What You’ll Bring to Make an Impact
Certificate IV in Aeroskills or relevant trade experience. (Essential)
Electronics, Electrical and/or Telecommunications trade based skills (Essential)
Aviation technical experience (Desirable)
Sound skills in IT maintenance repairs and diagnostics (Desirable)
Radar Repair & Test – Ground and Airborne radar systems (Desirable)
Good communication skills
Ability to liaise with different levels of staff i.e. from shop floor up to CEO level.
Ability to work under pressure and meet agreed deadlines.
Don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes – if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application. We’re most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go.
This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen
Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common Purpose
Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.
Next Steps
To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
Recruitment process - 1 – 2 interviews & background checks including a police check and pre-employment medical.
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.
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team careers.au@au.leidos.com if you’d like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.
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Original Posting:
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.