Technical Services Engineer

Leidos Australia; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 12 Life Days of additional leave

Support for learning, development and

Opportunities to work across programs,

Career pathways that can evolve

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking an experienced aircraft engineer to provide technical engineering support for mission systems. You will work with engineers, maintenance teams and operators to troubleshoot issues, improve reliability and help deliver critical airborne capabilities.

The role requires CASA (B2 AME/LAME) or equivalent engineering qualifications, plus hands-on experience with avionics, satellite communications and network routing equipment.

Qualifications

• Relevant CASA (B2 AME/LAME), tertiary, or equivalent engineering degree qualifications.
• Experience in maintenance or technical support of mission system components and avionics.
• Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and support of aircraft avionics systems.
• Systematic approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Systematic problem solving

Technical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Operational awareness

Education

Engineering degree (CASA B2 AME/LAME) or equivalent

Tools

CISCO network experience

DBMS database management

Maritime patrol/SAR operations

CASA Part 21M/J

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

• 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.

What To Expect When You Apply

• An initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team
• An interview with the hiring manager or interview panel
• Any role-specific assessment, technical discussion or customer step required for the position

We’ll let you know what to expect before each stage, including who you’ll meet and how to prepare. If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.

Original Posting

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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.