Senior Systems Engineer - Battlespace Communications System Program

Boeing; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for the Battlespace Communications System Program in Brisbane. You will work on portable secure networking devices for military use, applying systems engineering across hardware, software, and disciplines.

You will lead verification activities, develop system documentation, and interface with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver within cost and schedule constraints while ensuring quality and security clearances where required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in complex technical development, integration, and verification projects.
• Hold tertiary qualifications that satisfy Engineers Australia (MIEAust) or equivalent in Systems Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing verification and test procedures and reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and conduct verification and test activities ( environmental, EMC/EMI, safety, human factors, and demonstrations).
• Act as test director for verification events at Boeing Test Facility and external facilities.
• Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation (system specs, SDDs, ICDs, FMECA).
• Support Engineering Change Proposals and Software Regression Analysis Reports.
• Manage and define system interfaces and boundaries between various systems.
• Work with project teams to deliver scope within cost and schedule constraints and quality guidelines.
• Communicate with a multi-disciplinary team across electronics, mechanical, software, security, training, and publications.

Skills

Systems engineering

Test & verification

Requirements analysis

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

FMECA

Interface Control Documents

MIL-STD/CISPR testing

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer - Battlespace Communications System Program

We are seeking a talented Senior Systems Engineer to support the Battlespace Communications System (BCS) Program. The BCS program combines both developmental and off-the-shelf hardware and software to provide world leading communications capability.

This role will initially focus on the development of portable secure networking devices for military applications. You will apply your systems engineering skills to requirements, tests, verification, and technical documentation across a program that spans hardware, software, and multiple engineering disciplines.

Our team has a unique culture, which prioritises innovation whilst maintaining flexibility and fun. We are collaborative, adaptable and outcome focused. You will find yourself working in an inclusive team, where people really matter.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and conduct verification and test activities (Verification Procedures, Result Reports, and Acceptance Test Reports), spanning environmental, EMC/EMI, safety, human factors, and operational demonstration testing.
• Act as test director for verification events at the Boeing Test Facility and external test facilities, and support lab and field demonstration events.
• Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation, including system specifications, System Design Descriptions, Interface Control Documents, and Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analyses (FMECA).
• Support the development of Engineering Change Proposals, Software Regression Analysis Reports, and other artefacts.
• Manage and define system interfaces and boundaries between various systems.
• Work with the project team to ensure the engineering scope is delivered within the cost and schedule constraints of the project, adhering to quality guidelines.
• Communicate and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team spanning electronics, mechanical, software, security, training, and technical publications.

Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in complex technical development, integration, and verification projects.
• Hold tertiary qualifications that satisfy the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (MIEAust) or equivalent technical experience in a Systems Engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing verification and test procedures and reports (e.g. Verification Procedures, Acceptance Test Reports) in laboratory and field environments.
• Australian citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience in systems and software development lifecycle.
• Experience with environmental and EMC/EMI test standards (e.g. MIL-STD, CISPR).
• Knowledge of human factors analysis (e.g. MIL-STD-1472).
• Experience with network and communications systems.
• Familiarity with engineering change and configuration management processes.
• Experience with Defence projects.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.

About Us

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.