Aircraft Systems Engineer Position
We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Systems Engineer to support the E-7 aircraft within our Sustainment Engineering team. This role will place you in the Mechanical Systems Team, providing ongoing sustainment support for the existing E-7 fleet.
This is a complex and dynamic program of work where you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse and highly skilled team that delivers Mechanical Systems in-service support directly to the customer.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical execution of Continuing Airworthiness Management (Part M) and 21J Design activities for E-7A sustainment Mechanical Systems engineering;
- Develop and/or review root-cause analysis on E-7A fleet data to identify/evaluate trends and opportunities to increase dispatch reliability;
- Interact with customers and stakeholders from the operator, contractors, Defence Regulator and aircraft OEM;
- Lead engineering-based projects in support of Minor and Major Mechanical Projects;
- Work towards gaining Engineering Authority and Delegations on the E-7 platform;
- Provide onsite engineering support to the deeper maintenance activities
Requirements:
- Hold a Tertiary qualification either in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechatronics or a related tertiary Engineering degree qualification satisfying the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (MIEAust);
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in aviation engineering focused on Technical Services;
- Familiarity with engineering change processes;
- Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or eligibility to obtain;
- Experience working under DASR or equivalent regulatory environment desired;
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements;
What's on offer:
- We provide people, expertise, process and tools to manage aircraft design, repair and continuing airworthiness capabilities supporting program execution and growth opportunities;
- We are forward looking, having developed a Capability Plan to meet our defence customers' evolving needs, both in Australia and internationally;
- We value the health and wellbeing of our employees, offering true flexibility including hybrid work patterns, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements;
- We collaborate with our global community and strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts;
- We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace;
Benefits:
- Work on cutting-edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms;
- Attractive remuneration and annual bonus;
- Formal mentoring and training as well as on-the-job learning;
- Formal reward and recognition program;
- Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation;
- Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave;
- Salary packaging options available;
- Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program;
- Social and community groups