Avionics And Electrical Engineer

Boeing Riv Site; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Study assistance

Salary packaging

Employee Incentive Program

Global opportunities

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia seeks an Electrical/Avionics Engineer to join the C-17 Globemaster III sustainment team at RAAF Base Amberley. The role involves sustaining and enhancing the C-17 capability with the ADF, integrating new software and avionics modifications, and delivering verification and certification programs.

You will assess equipment carriage compatibility, support hazard management for aviation systems, and engage with external stakeholders while collaborating in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Avionics, Software, Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics).
• Experience working in an aviation environment is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and enhance the C-17 capability with the ADF.
• Integrate software and avionics modifications into the C-17 and sustainment system.
• Develop software and avionics verification and certification programs.
• Assess compatibility for carriage and operation of new equipment.
• Provide hazard management assessments for aviation software, avionics and electrical systems.

Skills

Teamwork

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Avionics... or related)

Job description

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking an Electrical/Avionics Engineer to join the C-17 Globemaster III sustainment and support team at RAAF Base Amberley.

As an Electrical/Avionics Engineer within BDA, you will:

• Work with the ADF to sustain and enhance the C-17 capability.
• Integrate new software and avionics modifications into the C-17 Globemaster aircraft and ADF sustainment system.
• Develop software and avionics verification and certification programs.
• Assess compatibility for carriage and operation of new aircraft role equipment.
• Provide assessments for hazard management relating to aviation software, avionics and electrical systems.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Avionics, Software, Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics).
• Minimum of 2 years avionics engineering experience.
• Experience within Aviation environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to engage with external stakeholders.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Desirable

• Familiar with EMI/EMC standards and processes.
• Experience working in an ADF SPO (Systems Program Office).
• Familiar with Defence Aviation Safety Regulations (DASR).
• Engineering authority within a DASR 21J or similar safety regulations.
• NV1 Security Clearance.

Program overview

The C-17 Globemaster III program provides strategic airlift capability vital to the Royal Australian Air Force's ability to move personnel, equipment and humanitarian aid across Australia and the globe. This program sustains Australia's heavy airlift capacity, supports humanitarian and disaster relief missions, and contributes to coalition and regional operations.

Why this is exciting

• Support a high-readiness, strategic airlift capability that underpins national defence and humanitarian response.
• Work on large transport aircraft systems including propulsion, airframes, hydraulics, avionics and mission systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams delivering hands-on maintenance, engineering, supply chain and flight test activities.

What's on offer?

Boeing's success depends on developing and retaining top talent by creating an inclusive work environment where every teammate can perform at their best. Our teammates are guided by a set of values and behaviours that define how we work together to fulfill the company's mission to protect, connect and explore our world and beyond:

• Safety & Quality: We prioritise safety and quality at every step and take responsibility for our important mission.
• Trust: Become part of a team that builds lasting trust through integrity, transparency, and a commitment to customer priorities.
• People Focus: Experience a supportive culture where collaboration and respect empower us to achieve our shared mission together.
• Ownership: Embrace accountability and take pride in your work as we strive for excellence in delivering outstanding products and services.
• Innovation: Transform challenges into opportunities with your curiosity and creativity as we shape the future of aerospace.

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Study assistance
• Salary packaging
• Employee Incentive Program
• Global opportunities