P-8A Avionics Engineer: Maritime Patrol Systems

Boeing Company; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on health insurance

Travel and accommodation discounts

Paid study leave

Defence leave

Annual flu vaccinations

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging options

Defence leave

Paid parental leave

Paid study leave

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) seeks a P-8A Avionics Engineer to join the Poseidon team at RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide. You will contribute to avionics systems across the P-8A platform, including mission and training systems, delivering engineering insights and compliant solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor of Engineering with relevant experience in avionics, strong data analysis, and proven collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering from a nationally accredited program or equivalent experience.
• RPEQ and/or CPEng desirable.
• 2+ years' experience in avionics, aircraft repairs, analysis or engineering support on in-service aircraft.
• Experience developing artefacts in regulated aviation environments (DASR/CASA/FAA/EASA).
• Strong analytical capability to collect, organise and interpret data for conclusions.
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder engagement in multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive, with initiative and delivery focus.
• Australian citizenship is required for Defence security.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to engineering support across the full P-8A weapon system, including aircraft, training and mission systems.
• Provide input into avionics findings and support sound engineering decisions.
• Ensure work complies with regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Contribute to reports and documentation with clear technical recommendations.
• Participate in design projects from concept to delivery, meeting schedule and customer requirements.
• Develop procedures for data collection, assessment, and reporting.
• Engage with stakeholders through updates, briefings, and presentations.

Skills

Avionics systems

Aircraft repairs

Engineering support

Regulated aviation

Data analysis

Proactive approach

Deliver results

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 at RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide. You will contribute to avionics systems across the P-8A platform, including mission and training systems, delivering engineering insights and compliant solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor of Engineering with relevant experience in avionics, strong data analysis, and proven collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams.