Senior Electronics Engineer

Boeing Company; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid study leave

Parental leave

Defence leave

Health insurance discounts

Travel discounts

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia in Melbourne (Fishermans Bend) seeks a Senior Electronic Systems Engineer to lead design, analysis, and lifecycle management of complex electronic/electrical systems powering advanced platforms. You will translate customer needs into robust hardware/software architectures and own system integrity end-to-end.

Responsibilities include power system design, EMI/EMC considerations, PMP/Reliability, and cross-disciplinary coordination to deliver validated, high-performance

Qualifications

• Advanced engineering expertise in complex electronic/electrical system design.
• Experience with analog/digital circuit design and signal processing.
• Knowledge of PMP and reliability methods for electronic/electro-mechanical goods.
• Ability to allocate and trace requirements across a product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Conceive, develop, and maintain complex electronic/electrical system designs.
• Design, analyze, and validate electrical power systems and interfaces.
• Lead V&V activities including screening, qualification, and derating.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure system integrity.

Skills

Electronic system design

Power systems analysis

Systems engineering

Technical integration

Reliability analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MBSE

CAPTIAL

3DX

Job description

The Opportunity: Architect the electrical heartbeat of next-generation platforms.Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electronic Systems Engineer to join our engineering team in Melbourne (Fishermans Bend). This is a pivotal role focused on the design, analysis, and lifecycle management of complex electronic and electrical systems that power our most advanced platforms.As a Senior Electronic Systems Engineer, you won't just design circuits-you will translate mission-critical customer requirements into robust, high-performance hardware and software architectures. You will own the technical integrity of system designs, ensuring they transition seamlessly from theoretical concepts to validated, fielded technology. If you are a technical expert who thrives on solving complex integration challenges and wants to shape the next generation of electronic capabilities, this is your opportunity.Role DescriptionAs a Senior Electronic Systems Engineer, you are the technical authority for your assigned electronic systems. You will bridge the gap between customer needs and technical reality, performing the deep-dive analysis and design required to ensure system reliability, performance, and compliance. You will act as a key technical liaison, coordinating with internal disciplines and external suppliers to ensure that complex electronic, electrical, and software components integrate into a unified, high-performance system.Key ResponsibilitiesElectronic System Design & Lifecycle: Conceive, develop, optimize, and maintain complex electronic/electrical system designs. You will translate customer requirements into detailed hardware, software, and interface specifications, ensuring designs are modified and updated throughout their lifecycle to meet evolving mission needs.Electrical Generation & Distribution: Design, analyze, and validate sophisticated electrical power systems. This includes expertise in generation, storage, distribution, load management, and conversion, as well as managing stability, current return networks, high-voltage corona effects, power filters, and fault mitigation.Technical Analysis & Optimization: Conduct deep-dive analysis of electronic/electrical domains, including signal processing, circuit design, and EMI/EMC considerations.Parts, Materials & Processes (PMP) Management: Apply deep technical knowledge to the selection and management of electrical, electronic, electro-mechanical, and electro-optical commodities. This includes overseeing construction, integration, packaging, handling, and reliability (addressing radiation effects, failure modes, failure analysis, and obsolescence).Verification & Validation (V&V): Lead the testing and validation processes-including screening, qualification, and derating-to ensure all designs meet rigorous operational, functional, and regulatory requirements.Supplier & Customer Coordination: Act as a primary technical liaison, providing coordination between internal engineering disciplines, external suppliers, and customers to ensure seamless integration and strict compliance with technical requirements.Innovation & Research: Actively research emerging technologies and advanced design techniques (such as DFM/A) to drive continuous improvement in our electronic architectures.Cross-Disciplinary Coordination: Collaborate across engineering departments-including software, mechanical, and production-to ensure holistic \"systems thinking\" in every design decision.To be considered for the role, you will have:Essential:Advanced Engineering Expertise: Proven experience in complex electronic/electrical system design, including analog/digital circuit design and signal processing.Power Systems Knowledge: Demonstrated ability to design and analyze electrical power systems (generation, distribution, stability, and fault mitigation).PMP & Reliability Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of Parts, Materials, and Processes (PMP) for electronic and electro-mechanical commodities, including reliability, failure analysis, and qualification/screening methods.Systems Engineering Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to derive, allocate, and trace requirements throughout a product lifecycle.Technical Integration Skills: Experience integrating complex hardware and software components and managing intricate interface specifications.Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance.Citizenship: Must be an Australian Citizen to meet Defence security requirements.Desirable (The \"Edge\"):Software Fluency: Proficiency with programming languages (e.g., C/C++, Matlab, Python) and understanding of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, XML).Advanced Design Tools: Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), CAPTIAL, 3DX or advanced simulation/testing tools.Domain Expertise: Prior experience within the Aerospace or Defence sectors.Why Join Boeing Defence Australia?At Boeing, we don't just build aircraft; we build careers. We offer a culture of innovation where your technical expertise is respected and your professional growth is prioritized.Comprehensive Benefits:Career Growth: Work on cutting-edge, global projects with formal mentoring, training, and on-the-job learning.Total Rewards: Attractive remuneration, annual bonus schemes, and formal reward/recognition programs.Supportive Benefits: Paid study leave, parental leave, Defence leave, and salary packaging options.Health & Lifestyle: Access to health insurance discounts, travel/accommodation discounts, and comprehensive wellbeing programs.Our Commitment to DiversityBDA is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female engineers, veterans, and people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.Ready to design the future of electronic capability?