P-8A Avionics Engineer — Flexible/Remote Options

Boeing; City of Salisbury; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Mentoring program

Recognition program

Discounts on health insurance

Travel discounts

Accommodation discounts

Paid study leave

Parental leave

Defence leave

Salary packaging

Wellbeing benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Community groups

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) seeks a P-8A Avionics Engineer to join the Poseidon team. You’ll apply engineering judgement and collaborate to support design, maintenance and repair of critical systems for the Australian Defence Force. The role is a 12‑month temporary position based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide.

Bring a Bachelor of Engineering in a related field, 2+ years of avionics experience, and a proactive, data‑driven approach. Australian citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Electronics or Aerospace; RPEQ/CPEng desirable.
• Minimum 2 years' avionics systems experience in in‑service aircraft operations.
• Experience with regulated aviation environments (DASR, CASA, FAA, EASA).
• Strong data analysis and clear documentation of results.
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder engagement in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide avionics system engineering support for the P-8A weapon system.
• Input into avionics findings and support sound engineering decisions.
• Ensure work complies with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare engineering reports and translate analysis into recommendations.
• Contribute to design projects from concept to delivery.
• Develop procedures for data collection, assessment and reporting.
• Engage with stakeholders via updates, briefings and presentations.
• Foster collaboration and continuous improvement across teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive attitude

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical/Electronics/Aerospace)

RPEQ/CPEng desirable

Job description

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) seeks a P-8A Avionics Engineer to join the Poseidon team. You’ll apply engineering judgement and collaborate to support design, maintenance and repair of critical systems for the Australian Defence Force. The role is a 12‑month temporary position based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide.

Bring a Bachelor of Engineering in a related field, 2+ years of avionics experience, and a proactive, data‑driven approach. Australian citizenship is required.