The Opportunity
HATS (Helicopter Air Training School) is the heartbeat of rotary-wing training for the ADF - and we need an experience, innovative, hands-on Senior Structures / Mechanical Engineer to help keep the EC-135 fleet ready
Why this role is exciting:
* Work on a mission that matters: support the EC-135 fleet that trains the next generation of Navy and Army pilots.
* Get stuck into meaningful, safety-critical engineering every day - from structural repairs and modifications to weight & balance and integrity programs.
Location:
This role is based onsite in Nowra with flexible work options available.
What you'll be doing:
* Design, analyse and certify mechanical/structural systems.
* Evaluate ALSE and Aircraft Role Equipment.
* Develop and derive requirements, verification and documentation to support regulatory and company certification processes.
* Perform structural analysis (FEA, etc) to demonstrate margins, loads and compliance with applicable standards.
* Develop and execute verification and validation plans, test plans, test articles, data collection and report generation.
* Support certification efforts by preparing compliance matrices, certification packages and interact with certification authorities.
* Define design to manufacturing interfaces and provide producibility and assembly guidance.
* Coordinate with systems, manufacturing, test and certification teams to ensure compliant, producible and safe designs.
* Support System Safety by contributing to Risk Assessments, Risk Reviews and participating in System Safety Working Groups.
* Support failure/defect and occurrence reporting investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions and design updates.
* Provide technical input to Configuration Management and support development, incorporation and service release activities.
* Liaise with Defence stakeholders to coordinate delivery of design and certification services, and hold / work towards relevant DASR engineering delegations/authorities.
* Depending on the level of experience you bring to the team, you will also mentor junior engineers and coordinate cross-disciplinary design reviews.
* Work closely with operators, maintenance and a tight knit engineering crew to keep HATS flying high.
Who we are looking for:
* Must hold Tertiary-qualified Mechanical / Structural / Aerospace Engineer that satisfies Engineers Australia membership requirements (MIEAust).
* Demonstrated experience in aircraft modification design and/or certification activities.
* Experience in regulated aviation environments (CASA, DASA, FAA etc.) is highly desirable.
* Excellent written and verbal communication; able to interface with certification authorities, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams.
* Strong attention to detail, systems thinking, and disciplined documentation practices.
* Ability to prioritise tasks in a schedule-driven environment.
* Collaborative mindset with ability to work in cross-functional teams.
* Proactive problem-solver, resilient under certification and program pressures.
* Engineers at all experience levels are encouraged to apply- there may be multiple roles across levels.
What's in it for you:
* Work on cutting-edge projects and cross-platform opportunities within a global Boeing community.
* Attractive remuneration, annual bonus and salary packaging options.
* Flexible working arrangements (work from home, compressed weeks, part-time options).
* Formal mentoring, professional development and paid study leave.
* Health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including discounts, Employee Assistance Program, flu vaccinations and paid parental/Defence leave.
* Reward and recognition programs and active social & community groups.
* Work with a global aerospace leader - collaborate internationally and grow across platforms.
* An inclusive workplace - we encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and veterans to apply.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.
Ready to make an impact? If you're wanting to continue your technical leadership, and deliver capability that matters to Australia's security - click Apply Now to register your interest.