About us
As one of the country's leading and preferred defence partners, Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) develops and sustains leading edge technologies for some of Australia's largest and most complex defence projects.
Recently identified as one of the top 20 places to work in Australia by Randstad, BDA is undergoing significant growth and is looking for a passionate Systems Engineering Technician to join our team. We are seeking professionals interested in working collaboratively across an interdisciplinary and multinational team on cutting edge systems, and developing exciting current technologies, to support and grow Australia's defence capability.
The opportunity
We are seeking a talented Systems Engineering Technician to work as a part of the Tactical Data Link Test and Evaluation Services (TDL TES) contract. The contract provides software certification services of TDL systems including engineering analysis, test and certification, reporting to the Joint Capabilities Group. You will support a range of platforms across the ADF, conducting software testing in both a laboratory environment and in the field with operational assets. The role can be based in Brisbane or Canberra with domestic travel as required.
**Responsibilities**:
- Support the evaluation of diverse engineering solutions for complex technical problems, throughout the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements definition, through integration, verification, validation and certification of TDL platforms.
- Develop experience with emerging TDL capabilities and their introduction into existing systems to meet future ADF interoperability requirements and in support of future projects.
- Provide input to the planning and conduct of tasking to achieve the required outcomes.
- Validate communication messages to meet standards for TDL network interoperability.
Experience/Qualifications
- Prior experience in a relevant technical discipline.
- Ability to write and execute detailed test procedures in accordance with a Test Plan.
- Ability to evaluate and analyse test data in accordance with an Evaluation Plan.
- Experience with software testing in a software environment is highly regarded.
- Experience in Data Communication and/or Tactical Data Links is highly regarded as well as familiarity with Australian Defence Force platforms.
- Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements (NV-1).
Culture
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
**Benefits**:
- Flexible working options
- Study assistance
- Salary packaging
- Employee Incentive Program
- Global opportunities
How to apply
Find out more about Boeing Defence Australia here.
📌 Tactical Data Link Systems Engineering Technician
🏢 Boeing RIV Site
📍 Brisbane