Software Engineer

Boeing; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid/ Flexible work options

Career development

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a proactive Software Engineer to join the Joint Systems Capability team in Brisbane. You will contribute to the Wakulda Air Battle Management System, collaborating with engineers to develop, integrate, test and verify software in a demanding environment.

This early-career role focuses on delivering reliable software solutions, adhering to lifecycle processes, and supporting complex technical programs for national defence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in complex technical development and integration projects.
• Minimum 2 years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with version control systems such as Bitbucket or Jenkins and strong documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry standards.
• Collaborate with the project team to identify and mitigate risks and ensure quality.
• Resolve moderately complex integration and production issues.
• Understand engineering requirements and verification processes.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Job description

Job Description

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Location

Brisbane

Category

Engineering / Technical

Position Type

Permanent

Job Reference

BOE/1946621

Role Summary

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a proactive and self-motivated Software Engineer to join our Joint Systems Capability team in Brisbane. In this role, you will contribute to the enhancement and sustainment of the Wakulda Air Battle Management System, a critical capability for Australian Defence.

Working within a high-performing engineering environment, you will collaborate with engineers to develop, integrate, test and verify software solutions. This role is designed for an early-career engineer who excels at delivering quality outcomes in a highly complex technical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and industry standards.
• Collaborating with the project team to identify, mitigate, and manage technical risks
• Resolving moderately complex issues related to product integration and production anomalies.
• Ensuring a clear understanding of engineering and technical requirements and verification processes.
• Communicating the status of engineering deliverables
• Developing and documenting solutions through drawings, data sets, reports, specifications and supporting data.
• Developing and updating engineering change management artifacts (including test procedures, deviations and test reports)
• Developing, integrating, testing and validating software solutions to ensure they meet operational and functional requirements.

Candidates for this role should be able to demonstrate

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in complex technical development and integration projects.
• A minimum of 2 years professional experience in software development
• Strong communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and communicate with various stakeholders
  • Knowledge of version control systems (eg., Bitbucket, Jenkins)
  • Strong Attention to detail when following and creating documentation and code
  • Ability to follow an engineering lifecycle
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience

This role supports an environment that has security considerations and is both Windows and Linux based, so virtualisation and networking knowledge would be advantageous. Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements. Holding an existing NV1 or Baseline clearance level would be highly beneficial, along with any experience in Ratheon‑Solipsys MSCT product.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary along with yearly bonuses.
• Flexible Work Schedule: Benefit from a hybrid work model, with options for an RDO and WHF 2 days a week.
• Paid Leave Options: Access various paid leave entitlements to support your personal and family needs.
• Financial Discounts: Take advantage of discounted health insurance premiums, travel, and retail shopping, along with a nationwide Fitness Passport.
• Financial Benefits: Explore options for novated leasing and salary sacrifice for superannuation.
• Career Development: Receive both informal and formal tailored mentorship to accelerate your career growth and design promotional pathways.
• Recognition Program: Participate in our recognition award program, which acknowledges professional achievements through a points and payment scheme.

About The Company

At Boeing, we connect, protect, explore, and inspire the world through aerospace innovation. As one of Australia's leading prime defence contractors, Boeing Defence Australia supports some of the largest and most complex programs for the customers including the Australian Defence Force to support world‑class defence capabilities. Boeing plays an integral role in the region's aerospace and defence industry. We're a leader in advanced manufacturing for commercial airplane components, the development and production of Collaborative Combat Aircraft, communications systems, sustainment, training and services, research and development, and uncrewed systems.

We are committed to building a unique and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex‑defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.