Principal Avionics Engineer – Systems & Sustainment Leader

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

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.