MQ-28 Senior Systems Engineer

Boeing Defence Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Salary packaging

Professional development

Defence leave

Annual bonus

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a highly experienced Mission Senior Systems Engineer and Agile Scrum Master to support MQ-28 Ghost Bat design, development, integration and test from Brisbane. You will lead system requirements, interfaces and verification activities while also coaching Agile practices across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes DOORS-based requirements, avionics integration and iterative Scrum ceremonies, with strong security and Defence program governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in complex technical development and integration programs.
• Proven Scrum Master or Agile Lead experience in hardware/software environments.
• Experience with systems engineering lifecycle processes.
• Tertiary qualification in Aerospace, Avionics or Mechatronics (MIEAust or equivalent) or equivalent technical experience.
• Proficiency with Agile tools (Jira/Confluence) and DOORS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop requirements for the MQ-28 Mission System (DOORS experience).
• Design solutions to meet MQ-28 Mission System objectives and requirements.
• Manage and define Mission System interfaces.
• Develop engineering solutions for avionics and COTS/MOTS equipment.
• Define verification requirements, test plans, procedures and reports.
• Coordinate integration and formal verification testing of the MQ-28 Mission System.
• Support ground and flight test operations for the MQ-28 Mission System.
• Produce engineering documentation (Specifications, Design Documents, Interface Definitions, Test Procedures).
• Provide input to Mission System Key Technical Performance Measures.

Skills

Systems engineering

Agile leadership

Lifecycle engineering

Avionics/Mechatronics

UAV systems

Education

Aerospace/Avionics/Mechatronics degree or equivalent

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Confluence

Job description

The Boeing MQ28 - Ghost Bat is a globally-significant program that will deliver a disruptive advantage to support Defence operational capabilities. Developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force, it is the first military combat aircraft to be designed, manufactured and assembled in Australia in 50 years.

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) are seeking an experienced Mission Senior Systems Engineer and Agile Scrum Master to support the design, development integration and test of new capabilities within the MQ-28 Ghost Bat.

As a highly experienced Senior Systems Engineer you will apply your extensive experience to a broad range of activities being undertaken by the Mission Systems Hardware Core team to enhance the MQ-28 platform.

The role is based in Brisbane.

As an experienced Senior Systems Engineer you will:

• Lead and develop requirements for the MQ-28 Mission System (DOORS experience).
• Lead and develop of design solutions to meet the capability objectives and requirements of the MQ-28 Mission System.
• Manage and define Mission System interfaces.
• Lead and develop of engineering solutions for integrated avionics and COTS/MOTS equipment.
• Lead and develop of verification requirements, test plans, procedures and reports.
• Coordinate, plan and conduct integration and formal verification testing of the MQ-28 Mission System.
• Support ground and flight test operations for the MQ-28 Mission System.
• Lead and develop of engineering documentation (Specifications, Design Documents, Interface Definitions, Test Procedures etc.
• Provide input to Mission System Key Technical Performance Measures

As an Agile Scrum Master, you will:

• Ceremony Facilitation: Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives, ensuring they are productive and time-boxed.
• Impediment Removal: Act as a servant-leader to the engineering team, proactively identifying and removing blockers to maintain development momentum.
• Agile Coaching: Coach the team and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum values, and best practices to enhance delivery efficiency and predictability.
• Backlog Management: Partner with the Product Owner to ensure the mission system backlog is well-refined, prioritized, and ready for upcoming sprints.
• Metrics & Visibility: Monitor and report on team progress using Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burn-down/up charts) to drive continuous improvement.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of self-organization, transparency, and high performance within the cross-functional engineering team.

To be considered for the role you will have:

• Technical & Professional Experience:
  • Systems Engineering: Minimum of 8 years' experience in complex technical development and integration projects.
  • Agile Leadership: Proven experience acting as a Scrum Master or Agile Lead within a complex technical or hardware/software integrated environment.
  • Lifecycle Expertise: Demonstrated experience in the systems and software development lifecycle.
  • Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Aerospace, Avionics, or Mechatronics (satisfying MIEAust or equivalent) OR equivalent technical experience in a Systems Engineering discipline.
  • Tooling: Proficiency with Agile management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and Systems Engineering tools (e.g., DOORS).
• Agile Certification: Professional Scrum Master (PSM) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) designation is highly regarded.
• Experience in avionics system-level testing in laboratory and ground test environments.
• Experience with aircraft avionics and UAV systems.
• Experience with Autonomous Systems projects.
• Experience within the Aerospace or Defence sectors.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

You may require a Foreign Work Authorisation (FWA) in order to perform this role. This is not a requirement set or determined by Boeing but by the Department of Defence under laws issued in 2024. Please refer to the Department of Defence website to understand these requirements.

What's on offer?

Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.

Other benefits:

• Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
• Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
• Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
• Formal reward and recognition program.
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
• Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
• Salary packaging options available.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
• Social and community groups.

BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.

If you want to boldly innovate for the future, take people to new heights and keep our nation secure, then Boeing Australia is the place for you.

From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where our employees feel included and valued.

In addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, health and well-being programs, and flexible working options.

If you want to boldly innovate for the future, take people to new heights and keep our nation secure, then Boeing Australia is the place for you.

From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where our employees feel included and valued.

In addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, health and well-being programs, and flexible working options.