Software Engineer Embedded Systems

Boeing Company; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Mentoring and training

Health and travel discounts

Paid study leave

Defence leave

Salary packaging

Wellbeing programs

Community engagement opportunities

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a Software Engineer (Embedded Systems) to join the MQ-28 Ghost Bat program in Australia. You will contribute to end-to-end software lifecycle, MBSE architectures, and Defence design standards, collaborating across cross-functional teams.

Role emphasizes precision, lab experience, FPGA/HDL familiarity, and MATLAB/Simulink modelling. The position offers flexible work options, professional development, and a path to cutting-edge aerospace contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience in mission systems, data exchange and signal protocols.
• Lab experience with precise measuring instruments like oscilloscopes.
• Defence software experience and MBSE methods are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software end-to-end per standards.
• Translate customer requirements into initial software designs.
• Use MBSE to support architectures, models, interfaces and designs.
• Debug and resolve issues to ensure reliable software products.
• Adopt new technologies, tools and regulatory changes in development.

Skills

Mission systems

Message protocols

Strong communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Oscilloscopes experience

FPGAs

MATLAB/Simulink

Defence software experience

HDL debugging (VHDL)

MBSE tools (MSOSA)

Education

Tertiary degree in Software/CS/Mechatronics/EE

Tools

MSOSA MBSE tool

Job description

OPPORTUNITY

The Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat is a globally-significant program that will deliver a disruptive advantage to support Defence operational capabilities. As we continue to accelerate the development program, and expand the aircraft flight envelope through the test program, we are seeking the very best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds to help grow and contribute to our innovative team. Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) are looking for a Software Engineer (Embedded Systems) to join the MQ-28 Program.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, test, and maintenance of software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle in accordance with industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards
• Assist with review, analysis and translation of customer requirements into initial design of software products
• Leveraging Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to support the development, documentation and maintenance of architectures, requirements, algorithms, models, interfaces and designs for software products
• Support debugging and resolution of identified issues, to ensure reliability and efficiency of software products
• Support implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development

Qualifications

• Skills or domain knowledge in Mission systems, message protocols and data exchange
• Strong communication skills and experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional team
• Past experience using precise measuring instruments (e.g. Oscilloscopes) in a lab environment
• Past experience working with Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs)
• Past experience utilizing MATLAB Simulink for complex logic modelling
• Past experience in Software development in Defence software applications, particularly conforming to Defence and Airworthiness Design Standards, is highly desirable
• Past experience debugging Hardware Description Languages (e.g. VHDL) is highly desirable
• Past experience utilizing Model-Based Systems Engineering tools, such as MSOSA, is highly desirable
• Tertiary qualifications in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics and/or Electrical Engineering.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

About us

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is shaping the future of Australian aerospace by delivering some of the nation's most important capabilities to the Australian Defence Force. BDA currently employs more than 3,000 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

What's on offer?

We are a business that evolves by encouraging our people to grow, so you will bring a mindset, behaviour and skills to improve the business, processes and yourself. This will see you thrive and achieve the organisation goals whilst being focused on your personal development through formal and informal learning. We value 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. We will celebrate your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program and employee awards.

Other benefits

• Work on cutting edge projects;
• Attractive remuneration and annual bonus;
• Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning;
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation;
• Paid study leave, parental leave, Defence leave and First Nation's Cultural Leave;
• Salary packaging options available;
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program;
• Join social and community groups; and
• We explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements.

Boeing Defence Australia works with strong links to our global Boeing community and encourage collaboration with our USA and international counterparts. Boeing aims to build and strengthen meaningful relationships with individuals, communities and suppliers to benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with the support of our Reconciliation Action Plan.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing,