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Senior avionics / electrical engineer

Newcastle
Bendigo Advertiser
Posted: 8 April
Offer description

Senior Avionics Design Engineer

Location: RAAF Base Williamtown

Category: Engineering / Technical

Position Type: Permanent

Job Reference: BOE/1902756W5

We are seeking a talented Senior Avionics Design Engineer to support a world class airborne surveillance, communications and battle management system, the E-7A Wedgetail. The role can be based in Brisbane, Amberley, Williamtown, or Adelaide.

Responsibilities

* Work as a senior member with the team, guiding and mentoring junior engineers.
* Provide technical leadership in delivering minor and major capability upgrades to the platform from concept stage to aircraft in service.
* Develop installation designs for equipment in a mid-service life aircraft fleet.
* Produce engineering artefacts according to Boeing processes and specs, and the platform EMS.
* Develop repair and modification instructions for integration into existing aircraft according to the approved Engineering Management System.
* Perform Electrical Design Integration, Electrical Load Analysis, Wire design and integration, etc.
* Work towards gaining Engineering Authority and Delegations on the platforms you will be supporting.
* Support the organization in developing "people first", "team capability", as well as supporting process and tool developments.

Qualifications

* Bachelor Engineering qualification in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Electrical or a related tertiary Engineering degree, satisfying the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (MIEAust).
* Ability to obtain RPEQ within 18 months is required.
* 7+ years experience in aviation engineering activities, including design development, engineering investigations and issuance of authorized documentation relating to aircraft structure, mechanical and subsystem designs.
* Previous experience in developing engineering artefacts within a regulated aviation environment such as the Defence Aviation Safety Regulation (DASR) environment or similar (CASA, FAA, EASA, etc.).
* Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

Benefits

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.

* 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
* Explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements

Equal Opportunity

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.

We 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.

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