Principal Avionics Engineer

Boeing; Port Stephens; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Salary packaging

Global opportunities

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia, in Williamtown, NSW, is seeking a Principal Avionics Engineer to lead the development, integration, verification and sustainment of advanced electronic and electrical systems for the E-7A Wedgetail.

You will translate requirements into architectures and designs, drive verification, and manage supplier performance to ensure operational readiness across the product lifecycle. Flexible work options are available to balance delivery needs with program requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in aerospace/defence environments.
• Lead requirements, architecture, integration, verification and validation.
• Experience with fielded hardware/software sustainment.
• Australian Citizens required.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements and translate into system architecture, hardware and software interfaces.
• Oversee verification and validation activities to ensure avionics designs meet requirements.
• Manage supplier performance and ensure technical compliance across the lifecycle.
• Apply avionics expertise to sustainment, integration and capability improvements for the E-7A Wedgetail.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Williamtown, Amberley, Brisbane and Adelaide.

Skills

Avionics systems

Systems engineering

Requirements definition

Integration and verification

Lifecycle sustainment

Supplier performance management

Education

Engineering degree (avionics/electrical/electronics or systems)

Job description

About usBoeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.We currently employ more than 2,500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations, and we have a wide range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.The opportunityWe are seeking a talented Principal Avionics Engineer to support our world-class airborne surveillance, communications and battle management system, the E-7A Wedgetail. This role is based in Williamtown, Port Stephens NSW, supporting operational outcomes and working closely with teams across the enterprise.This position will play a key technical leadership role across the avionics domain, leading the development, integration, verification and sustainment of complex electronic and electrical systems. You will work closely with customers and stakeholders to define requirements, translate them into system architecture and design solutions, and ensure the delivered capability meets operational and functional needs.A major focus of this role will be applying strong systems engineering and avionics expertise to support platform sustainment through the full product lifecycle. This includes solving in-service technical issues, supporting supplier performance and compliance, and identifying technology opportunities that improve capability, reliability and mission effectiveness.This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working across operational, technical and program environments, and who is motivated by delivering practical engineering outcomes that directly support the fleet.We do encourage flexible work arrangements, balanced with the needs of the business and the operational environment. Some travel may be required, including visits to Amberley, Brisbane and Adelaide.ResponsibilitiesLead engagement with customers and stakeholders to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements.Coordinate and lead the translation of requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs, and interface specifications.Lead verification and validation activities to ensure avionics system designs meet operational and functional requirements.Oversee supplier performance activities to ensure system integration and compliance with technical requirements.Provide technical support and problem resolution for fielded hardware and software across the full product lifecycle.Apply avionics engineering expertise to sustainment, integration, and capability improvement activities for the E-7A Wedgetail.Research technology advancements and assess their potential application to Boeing Defence Australia business and program needs.Make informed recommendations on technology investments, engineering solutions and future capability opportunities.Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams across Williamtown, Amberley, Brisbane and Adelaide.Promote safe, effective and efficient engineering practices aligned to Boeing Defence Australia standards and governance.Experience / QualificationsQualifications in engineering, preferably with an avionics, electrical, electronics or systems engineering background.Demonstrated experience in aerospace or defence engineering environments.Experience leading requirements definition, systems architecture, integration, verification and validation activities.Strong understanding of avionics systems, electronic and electrical design, and interface management.Experience supporting fielded hardware and software, including troubleshooting and lifecycle sustainment, would be highly regarded.Experience managing supplier performance and technical compliance is desirable.Demonstrated ability to research emerging technologies and provide practical engineering recommendations.Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.CultureWe are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our team is excited to build on its diversity, and people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.BenefitsFlexible working optionsStudy assistanceSalary packagingEmployee Incentive ProgramGlobal opportunities