Armament & Life Support Engineering Lead

The Boeing Company

Adelaide

On-site

AUD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

5 days ago

Be an early applicant

Application generator

Get a reply from this employer — a resume and cover letter tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Yearly bonuses

Leave entitlements

Discounts on health insurance travel

Mentorship program

Career development

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia seeks an Armament and Life Support Team Lead to join the P-8A Poseidon team at RAAF Base Edinburgh. You will lead teams responsible for design, maintenance and repair of weapon systems for the Australian Defence Force.

Applicants should have a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical/Aerospace) and 7–12 years in armament or life support, with DASR or similar regulatory experience. Australian citizenship and clearances apply.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical or Aerospace from an accredited program.
7–12 years in Armament or Life Support systems, aircraft repairs or similar.
Experience with regulated aviation environments (DASR, CASA, FAA, EASA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and task engineering personnel in maintenance, troubleshooting and design.
Monitor Armament and Life Support systems to ensure safety and reliability over service life.
Improve data collection, assessment and reporting procedures.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for explosive ordnance and emergency systems.
Oversee engineering reports and provide technical recommendations.
Provide input on engineering decisions for Armament and Life Support findings.
Own projects to meet customer, stakeholder and regulatory timeframes.
Communicate with stakeholders through routine updates and presentations.
Foster knowledge sharing within the team.