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Location RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia, Australia
Category Engineering / Technical
Position Type Permanent
Job Reference BOE/1895711A
The Opportunity Are you an
Avionics
Engineer
ready to make an impact on a world‑class maritime surveillance and response platform? Boeing Defence Australia is seeking passionate, skilled engineers to join the P-8A Capability Enhancement Team (CET) at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia.
This is your chance to work on the P-8A Poseidon — a cutting‑edge airborne surveillance, communications and maritime patrol system that protects Australia's interests at sea and beyond.
Why this role matters
Play a vital role in safeguarding Australia's maritime security by designing, upgrading and sustaining the P-8A fleet.
Be at the forefront of multiple advanced capability upgrades coming to the platform over the next several years.
Work in a energetic, mission‑focused workplace supporting real operational outcomes for Defence.
What You'll Be Doing
Work with customers to develop and document electrical and avionic system requirements.
Analyse and translate requirements into system architecture, interface specifications, wiring design and installation solutions.
Test and validate designs to ensure they meet operational and functional requirements.
Provide engineering support across the product lifecycle and work towards Engineering Authority and Delegations for the platform.
Who We're Looking For
Must hold a Tertiary qualification in Electrical, Avionics or related Engineering degree, meeting Engineers Australia requirements (MIEAust).
Experience in aviation engineering: design development, investigations or work on aircraft electrical, radar, communications, navigation or electronic warfare subsystems.
Experience producing engineering artefacts in the Defence Aviation Safety Regulation (DASR) environment.
Security requirement
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.
Built on Boeing values — your everyday guide
Safety & Quality: Prioritise safety and deliver robust, reliable designs that Defence trusts.
Trust: Operate with integrity, transparency and an unwavering commitment to customer priorities.
People Focus: Thrive in a collaborative culture that values respect, mentoring and teamwork.
Ownership: Take pride in your work and be accountable for delivering excellence across the lifecycle.
Innovation: Bring curiosity and creativity to turn technical challenges into capability advantage.
What's In It For You
A competitive salary and annual bonus.
Join an inclusive team where your expertise helps protect the nation.
Work on high‑visibility upgrades and sustainment programs — continuous learning and career growth.
Be part of a company that invests in talent and provides opportunities to expand responsibility and capability.
Apply Now Ready to take your career to new heights? If you're excited to make a real difference and meet the requirements above, we want to hear from you. Click Apply Now to join Boeing and help shape the future of Australia's P‑8A Poseidon capability.
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