Technical Services Engineer

Leidos; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 12 Life Days of additional leave

Support for learning, development and…

Career pathways that can evolve with你的

Job summary

Leidos Australia seeks an engineering professional to deliver technical support across our airborne mission systems. You will work with engineers, maintenance providers and operational stakeholders to troubleshoot issues and improve system reliability in our Australian Airborne Solutions program.

This role requires CASA qualifications or equivalent, experience in avionics maintenance, and a systematic approach to problem solving.

Qualifications

• CASA Part 21M/J or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Experience in maintenance or technical support of mission system components, aircraft satellite communications and network routing equipment.
• Experience in installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, service, repair and technical support of aircraft avionics systems.
• Systematic approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support for aircraft mission systems, incl. troubleshooting and maintenance oversight.
• Create engineering orders, docs and test procedures for safe operations.
• Investigate reliability issues and recommend fleet improvements.
• Collaborate with teams and suppliers for airworthiness and parts control.

Skills

Aviation maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Aircraft avionics

Systematic problem solving

Education

CASA Part 21M/J or equivalent engineering degree

Job description

Description

At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life.

Backed by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission‑critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter.

Benefits

Leidos is a destination for people who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing to fit a single mould. Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work. This includes:

• Up to 12 Life Days of additional leave each year
• Support for learning, development and relevant certifications

Opportunities to work across programs, domains and emerging technologies

• Career pathways that can evolve with your interests, capability and ambition

About The Team

You’ll join a team where people work with integrity, inclusion, innovation, agility, collaboration and commitment. In practice, that means sharing ownership, solving complex problems together and staying connected to the customer context, the purpose behind the work and how each role contributes to meaningful outcomes.

We conduct airborne missions for the Australian Government across maritime surveillance and search and rescue operations. With bases strategically positioned across Australia, we operate a fully integrated in‑house aviation capability which includes flight operations, maintenance organisation, training organisation and operations centre.

The Opportunity

This role is an opportunity to contribute to our Airborne Solutions operation by delivering technical engineering support across our aircraft fleet. You will work with engineers, maintenance providers and operational stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, improve system reliability and support the delivery of critical airborne mission capabilities.

In This Role, You Will

• Provide technical engineering support for aircraft mission systems, including troubleshooting, defect management and maintenance oversight.
• Develop engineering orders, technical documentation, test procedures and process guidance to support safe and compliant operations.
• Investigate system reliability issues and recommend solutions to improve fleet performance and capability.
• Collaborate with internal teams, maintenance providers and suppliers to support airworthiness, configuration control and effective parts management.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings judgement, curiosity and a collaborative approach to work that matters.

Essential For This Role

• Relevant CASA (B2 AME/LAME), tertiary, or equivalent engineering degree qualifications, or
• Experience in maintenance or technical support of mission system components, aircraft satellite communications and network routing equipment, or
• Experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, service, repair and technical support of aircraft avionics systems.
• Systematic approach to problem solving.

Advantageous, But Not Essential

• Computer based design and drafting abilities
• CISCO network experience
• DBMS database management experience
• Experience with maritime patrol/ including SAR operations.
• Experience with CASA Part 21M/J

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian citizen and hold, or be eligible to obtain, Baseline security clearance.

Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.

Pay Range

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Pay And Benefits

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.