Senior Systems Engineer - Mission Systems

BOEING; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home

Annual bonus

Paid study leave

Defence leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

The Boeing Defence Australia in Brisbane seeks a Senior Mission Systems Engineer to lead requirements, interfaces and verification for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat Mission System. You will drive MSOSA-based decomposition, model-based design, and integration of avionics and COTS/MOTS equipment, with hands-on testing for ground and flight operations.

You will develop documentation, test procedures and performance measures while guiding an agile, multidisciplinary team in defence aerospace projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in complex technical development and integration projects.
• Tertiary qualifications in Aerospace, Avionics, or Mechatronics, that satisfies Engineers Australia membership or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in systems and software development lifecycle (essential).
• Demonstrated experience in avionics system level testing in a laboratory and ground test environments (desirable).
• Experience with aircraft avionics and UAV systems (desirable).
• Experience with modelling and simulation environments (highly desirable).
• Familiarity with engineering change processes.
• Experience with Agile delivery methodologies (highly regarded).
• Experience with Autonomous Systems projects (highly regarded).
• Experience with aerospace and/ or Defence projects (highly regarded).
• Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements; Foreign Work Authorisation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop requirement development for the MQ-28 Mission System (DOORS experience).
• Lead decomposition of high-level mission effects into subsystem-level functions using MSOSA.
• Lead development of design solutions to meet capability objectives and requirements of the MQ-28 Mission System.
• Manage and define Mission System interfaces.
• Lead development of engineering solutions for integrated avionics and COTS/MOTS equipment.
• Lead development of verification requirements, test plans, procedures and reports.
• Coordinate, plan and conduct integration and formal verification testing of the MQ-28 Mission System.
• Support ground and flight test operations for the MQ-28 Mission System.
• Lead quick-look and detailed analysis of mission-specific datasets to assess subsystem function and performance.
• Lead the development of engineering documentation (Specifications, Design Documents, Interface Definitions, Test Procedures etc.).
• Provide input to Mission System Key Technical Performance Measures.

Skills

DOORS

MSOSA

Model-Based Systems Engineering

Requirement Development

Systems Engineering

Avionics Integration

Ground and Flight Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Avionics/Mechatronics

Tools

Modelling & Simulation

Engineering Change Processes

Job description

The opportunityThe Boeing MQ28 - Ghost Bat is a globally-significant program that will deliver a disruptive advantage to support Defence operational capabilities. Developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force, it is the first military combat aircraft to be designed, manufactured and assembled in Australia in 50 years.Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) are seeking an experienced Senior Mission Systems Engineer to support the design, development integration and test of new capabilities within the MQ-28 Ghost Bat.As a highly experienced Senior Systems Engineer you will apply your extensive experience to a broad range of activities being undertaken by the Analysis Integration and Test team to enhance the MQ-28 platform.The role is based in Brisbane.As an experienced Senior Mission Systems Engineer you will:Lead and develop requirement development for the MQ-28 Mission System (DOORS experience).Lead the decomposition of high-level mission effects into subsystem-level functions using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MSOSA)Lead the development of design solutions to meet the capability objectives and requirements of the MQ-28 Mission System.Manage and define Mission System interfaces.Lead the development of engineering solutions for integrated avionics and COTS/MOTS equipment.Lead the development of verification requirements, test plans, procedures and reports.Coordinate, plan and conduct integration and formal verification testing of the MQ-28 Mission System.Support ground and flight test operations for the MQ-28 Mission System.Lead quick-look and detailed analysis of mission-specific datasets to assess subsystem function and performanceLead the development of engineering documentation (Specifications, Design Documents, Interface Definitions, Test Procedures etc.Provide input to Mission System Key Technical Performance MeasuresTo be considered for the role you will have:Minimum of 8 years' experience in complex technical development and integration projectsHold Tertiary qualifications in either Aerospace, Avionics, or Mechatronics, that satisfies the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (MIEAust) or equivalent technical experience in a Systems Engineering discipline.Demonstrated experience in systems and software development lifecycle (essential).Demonstrated experience in avionics system level testing in a laboratory and ground test environments (desirable)Experience with aircraft avionics and UAV systems (desirable)Experience with modelling and simulation environments (highly desirable)Familiarity with engineering change processes.Experience with Agile delivery methodologies (highly regarded)Experience with Autonomous Systems projects (highly regarded)Experience with aerospace and / or Defence projects (highly regarded.)Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.You may require a Foreign Work Authorisation (FWA) in order to perform this role. This is not a requirement set or determined by Boeing but by the Department of Defence under laws issued in 2024. Please refer to the Department of Defence website to understand these requirements.What's on offer?Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.Other benefits:Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.Formal reward and recognition program.Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.Salary packaging options available.Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.Social and community groups.BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.