Senior Aeronautical Engineer - Aircraft Structures

Boeing; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing is seeking a Senior Aeronautical Engineer or Senior Technical Officer (Structures) to support the F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler programs at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. The role focuses on sustaining aircraft structures, ensuring integrity, safety and lifecycle performance across platforms.

Based at RAAF Amberley, the successful candidate will lead structural analyses, repair design, and certification activities within a multidisciplinary engineering team while upholding

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical, Structural or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering activities supporting F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler maintenance programs.
• Develop, validate and review structural designs, load assessments and repair solutions.
• Perform structural studies (static strength, durability/fatigue) using classical techniques and Boeing tools.
• Work towards gaining Engineering Authority and Delegations.
• Embrace Boeing values and behaviours and uphold safety culture.

Skills

Engineering teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Structural/Aerospace)

Job description

Boeing is seeking a Senior Aeronautical Engineer or Senior Technical Officer (Structures) to support the F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler programs at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. The role focuses on sustaining aircraft structures, ensuring integrity, safety and lifecycle performance across platforms.

Based at RAAF Amberley, the successful candidate will lead structural analyses, repair design, and certification activities within a multidisciplinary engineering team while upholding