Description
* Career Growth & Development – Access to study support, exam leave, financial assistance for approved study, and support to complete core certifications.
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We’re a ‘Family Friendly’ certified workplace – we understand the diverse roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them.
* Airborne Solutions Advantage – Work on mission‑critical platforms with real‑world impact, supported by a national network of aviation, engineering and mission‑systems specialists, while still enjoying the financial benefits Leidos offers — such as 400+ retailer discounts, novated leasing and generous referral bonuses
Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here
Do Work That Matters
Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.
Your New Role and Responsibilities
Join our Airborne Solutions Technical Development team, supporting, maintaining, and enhancing mission systems across the AMSA CL‑604, ABF DHC‑8 fleet, ground stations, and our Systems Integration Lab. You’ll help design, build and test next‑generation mission systems, working closely with experienced Engineers and AMEs while taking ownership of system integration and technical documentation.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver maintenance, development and fault‑finding on airborne mission systems
* Perform on‑wing tasks, mods, updates, and system checks
* Test, evaluate and troubleshoot components in the Systems Integration Lab
* Support deployed mission systems across remote bases and customer locations
* Maintain test racks, lab equipment and documentation to required standards
What You’ll Bring to Make an Impact
* Australian citizenship with ability to obtain Baseline AGSVA + ABF clearance
* Cert IV or Diploma in Aeroskills (Avionics)
* Minimum 2 years post‑trade avionics maintenance experience
* Strong communication skills and ability to work autonomously or in a team
* Willingness to travel for short periods when required
Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common Purpose
Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It's about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase – Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.
Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.
Next Steps
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To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
* Recruitment process - 1 phone screen, 2 interviews & background checks.
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Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.
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We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team if you’d like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit
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