The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia is on a mission: keep Australia's most capable airlift and attack rotorcraft ready, safe and mission‑effective. We're looking for an experienced Principal Aerospace Mechanical & Structures Engineer to lead engineering delivery for the CH-47F Chinook and AH-64E Apache sustainment programs — a role that puts you at the heart of high‑tempo, safety‑critical defence capability.
Location: Enoggera, Brisbane, QLD (hybrid work arrangement)
Why this is exciting
* Work on iconic rotorcraft that matter in real operations — your engineering decisions will directly support ADF missions.
* Lead high-impact repairs, modifications and sustainment engineering that keep aircraft flying and crews safe.
* Join a multidisciplinary team where your technical leadership shapes outcomes across engineering, production and customer engagement.
* Balance focused on-life work with hybrid flexibility — do great work and stay grounded.
Boeing values — what drives us
* Safety — We put safety first in everything we do.
* Integrity — We are honest, ethical and accountable.
* Quality — We deliver exceptional outcomes and continually raise the bar.
* Customer focus — We listen, respond and deliver what our customers need.
* Innovation — We tackle hard problems with bold ideas and practical engineering.
* Diversity & Inclusion — We value different perspectives and create an environment where everyone can contribute.
Your mission (key responsibilities)
* Lead and manage engineering activities for sustainment technical support, modification and repair design, and production support for Chinook and Apache fleets.
* Act as the principal technical authority — set standards, solve complex structural and mechanical problems, and ensure continuing airworthiness.
* Partner with Project Managers and the Chief Engineer to deliver projects on time, on budget and to the highest safety and quality standards.
* Be the customer's trusted technical interface — translate requirements, present engineering status and deliverable outcomes.
* Mentor and grow junior engineers and technical officers — build capability across the team.
* Provide surge engineering support across other rotorcraft and fixed‑wing sustainment programs when needed.
What you need to be considered:
* Bachelor of Engineering (Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical or related) — Engineers Australia membership or ability to obtain (RPEQ and/or CPEng desirable).
* Solid track record as a senior engineer in aircraft mechanical/structural systems — troubleshooting, repairs, design and in‑service support.
* Demonstrated technical leadership in project environments — able to juggle priorities, meet schedules and lead teams.
* Strong grasp of Systems Engineering principles and lifecycle management.
* Experience with Change Management processes and producing Project & Systems Engineering artefacts.
* Experience authoring engineering artefacts under safety regulation (e.g., Defence Aviation Safety Regulation — DASR).
* Rotorcraft experience is a strong advantage.
* Outstanding communicator who thrives in a multi‑discipline environment.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.
Ready to make an impact? If you're driven to lead high‑stakes engineering that supports national capability, we want to hear from you.
Join Boeing Defence Australia — where your engineering expertise keeps aircraft flying, people safe and missions successful.