Armament & Life Support Engineering Lead

Boeing Defence Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses

Paid leave entitlements

Discounted health insurance, travel &

Novated leasing & salary sacrifice

Mentorship & career development

Recognition program

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking an Armament and Life Support Engineering Team Lead for the P-8A Poseidon program at RAAF Base Edinburgh. You will lead teams responsible for design, maintenance, and repair of weapon systems for the Australian Defence Force, applying rigorous engineering principles and decisive leadership.

The role requires a Mechanical/Aerospace engineering degree, 7–12 years in Armament or Life Support, and experience in regulated aviation environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering from a nationally accredited program.
• 7–12 years of experience in Armament or Life Support Systems or related engineering support.
• Experience in regulated aviation environments (DASR, CASA, FAA, EASA).
• Strong analytical skills with data collection, organisation and conclusions.
• Proven leadership and strong communication in multi-discipline teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and task engineering personnel in maintenance, troubleshooting, and design.
• Monitor and manage Armament and Life Support systems for safety and reliability.
• Improve data collection, assessment and reporting procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for explosive ordnance and emergency systems.
• Oversee development of engineering reports and provide technical recommendations.
• Provide input on Armament and Life Support system findings and decisions.
• Own projects to meet customer, stakeholder, and regulatory timeframes.
• Communicate with stakeholders and present updates and findings.
• Foster collaboration by sharing knowledge and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical/Aerospace)

RPEQ/CPEng desirable

Job description

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking an Armament and Life Support Engineering Team Lead for the P-8A Poseidon program at RAAF Base Edinburgh. You will lead teams responsible for design, maintenance, and repair of weapon systems for the Australian Defence Force, applying rigorous engineering principles and decisive leadership.

The role requires a Mechanical/Aerospace engineering degree, 7–12 years in Armament or Life Support, and experience in regulated aviation environments.