Senior Avionics Engineer: P-8A Systems Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Annual bonus

Mentoring and training

Defence leave

Health benefits

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking a P-8A Avionics Engineer based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide. You will join a high‑performing Poseidon team, delivering maintenance, upgrades, and support for critical avionics and mission systems.

With 7–12 years in avionics and a strong regulatory background, you will lead projects, drive data‑driven decisions, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety, compliance and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Aerospace or related) from a nationally accredited program; RPEQ and/or CPEng desirable.
• 7–12 years' experience in avionics systems, aircraft repairs, analysis, or engineering support in in‑service aircraft operations.
• Experience developing artefacts in regulated aviation environments (DASR, CASA, FAA, EASA or similar).
• Strong analytical capability to collect, organise and interpret data for sound conclusions.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement in multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive approach and drive to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support across the full P-8A weapon system including aircraft, mission systems, and training systems.
• Develop and improve procedures for data collection, assessment and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in all work.
• Review and contribute to engineering reports and documentation with clear technical recommendations.
• Provide input into avionics system findings and engineering decisions.
• Lead projects from concept to delivery meeting customer, stakeholder, regulatory and schedule expectations.
• Engage with stakeholders with updates, briefings and presentations.
• Promote collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Avionics engineering

Regulatory/compliance

Data analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

BEng in Electrical/Electronics/Aerospace

RPEQ/CPEng desirable

Tools

DASR knowledge

CASA/FAA/EASA awareness

Job description

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking a P-8A Avionics Engineer based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide. You will join a high‑performing Poseidon team, delivering maintenance, upgrades, and support for critical avionics and mission systems.

With 7–12 years in avionics and a strong regulatory background, you will lead projects, drive data‑driven decisions, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety, compliance and timely delivery.