P-8A Avionics Engineer — Mission-Critical Aircraft Systems

Boeing Riv Site; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Working from home flexibility

Compressed work weeks

Part-time opportunities

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking a P-8A Avionics Engineer to join the Poseidon team at RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide. You will apply engineering judgement and technical expertise to support design, maintenance, and repair of critical weapon systems for the Australian Defence Force.

You'll contribute to regulatory-compliant artefacts, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and translate data into actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Aerospace or related discipline) from a nationally accredited program; RPEQ and/or CPEng desirable.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in avionics systems, aircraft repairs, analysis, or engineering support within in-service aircraft operations.
• Experience developing artefacts in regulated aviation environments (DASR, CASA, FAA, EASA or similar).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to engineering support across the full P-8A weapon system.
• Provide input into avionics system findings and support sound engineering decisions.
• Ensure all work complies with regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to engineering reports and documentation with clear technical recommendations.
• Participate in design projects from concept through delivery, meeting expectations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Proactiveness

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

RPEQ/CPEng desirable

Job description

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking a P-8A Avionics Engineer to join the Poseidon team at RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide. You will apply engineering judgement and technical expertise to support design, maintenance, and repair of critical weapon systems for the Australian Defence Force.

You'll contribute to regulatory-compliant artefacts, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and translate data into actionable recommendations.