Senior Aeronautical Engineer

Boeing Defence Australia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global opportunities

Salary packaging

Performance incentives

Study assistance

Health and well-being programs

Flexible working options

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking a F/A-18 Senior Aeronautical Engineer or Senior Technical Officer (Structures) to join the F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler team at RAAF Base Amberley, Qld. The role centers on sustaining aircraft structures across their lifecycle.

You will conduct engineering activities, develop and review structural designs, perform strength and fatigue analyses, and work towards Engineering Authority while upholding Boeing safety culture and collaborative

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications or MAML in Mechanical, Structural or Aerospace Engineering.
• Extensive experience in aircraft structural engineering, including modification and sustainment.
• Knowledge of structural analysis, repair development, and DASR/CASA/EASA/EMAR processes.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Support sustainment of F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler structures.
• Develop, validate, and review structural designs, load assessments, and repair solutions.
• Perform structural studies (static strength, durability/fatigue) using classical techniques and Boeing tools.
• Pursue Engineering Authority and Delegations.

Skills

Aircraft structural engineering

Structural analysis techniques

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Strong communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical/Structural/Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Boeing is looking for a F/A-18 Senior Aeronautical Engineer or Senior Technical Officer (Structures) to join the F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler team. We are seeking an experienced senior engineer/ senior technical officer to support the sustainment of aircraft structures. This role is pivotal in ensuring the structural integrity, safety, and performance of current and future platforms across their entire lifecycle.

This role is based at RAAF Base Amberley, Qld.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct of engineering activities related to the support of F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft maintenance program
• Undertake the development, validation, and review of structural designs, load assessments, and repair solutions in accordance with the approved Engineering Management System.
• Perform structural study (static strength, durability/fatigue) to determine structural integrity, using classical techniques and Boeing tools.
• Work towards gaining Engineering Authority and Delegations.
• Embrace Boeing values and behaviors.
• Be an exemplar of the BDA safety culture

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Hold Tertiary qualifications or MAML in either Mechanical, Structural or Aerospace Engineering
• Extensive experience in aircraft structural engineering, with proven expertise in both modification and sustainment or considerable experience in technical aircraft maintenance (preferably on F/A-18)
• Knowledge of structural analysis techniques, repair development, and certification processes within the Defence Aviation Safety Regulations (DASR) environment or within the equivalent CASA, EASA or EMAR systems.
• Experience in achieving results working within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work collaboratively to a high standard within a multi-discipline team.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

What's on offer?

Boeing's success depends on developing and retaining top talent by creating an inclusive work environment where every teammate can perform at their best.

Our teammates are guided by a set of values and behaviours that define how we work together to fulfill the company's mission to protect, connect and explore our world and beyond:

• Safety & Quality: We prioritise safety and quality at every step and take responsibility for our important mission.
• Trust: Become part of a team that builds lasting trust through integrity, transparency, and a commitment to customer priorities.
• People Focus: Experience a supportive culture where collaboration and respect empower us to achieve our shared mission together.
• Ownership: Embrace accountability and take pride in your work as we strive for excellence in delivering outstanding products and services.
• Innovation: Transform challenges into opportunities with your curiosity and creativity as we shape the future of aerospace.

If you want to boldly innovate for the future, take people to new heights and keep our nation secure, then Boeing Australia is the place for you.

From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where our employees feel included and valued.

In addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, health and well-being programs, and flexible working options.

If you want to boldly innovate for the future, take people to new heights and keep our nation secure, then Boeing Australia is the place for you.

From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where our employees feel included and valued.

In addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, health and well-being programs, and flexible working options.

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