AH-64 Apache - Senior Structures Engineer

at  Boeing

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Location:
Enoggera
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
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THE OPPORTUNITY

In partnership with the ADF and the Commonwealth, Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) provides aircraft maintenance and upgrades, component maintenance solutions, technical support, mission-critical infrastructure support and training on some of the most capable surveillance, command, control, and combat platforms in the world.
BDA is looking for a Senior Structures Engineer to support the most modern and capable configuration of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter. The role is to be based in Enoggera, Brisbane with the Army customer in an integrated Attack Helicopter System Program Office (AHSPO).

As a Senior Structures Engineerwithin BDA, you will

• Lead resolution of a wide range of structural related technical, operational and quality issues that cannot be resolved by customer.
• Apply Structural systems technical knowledge to investigate, develop, test and evaluate operations, support programs, modifications, repairs and technical data.
• Lead investigations into events to determine safety implications, preparing analysis, recommendations and presentations regarding safety processes,
• Develop, integrate and document structural and interior payload regulatory requirements to establish the system baseline design,
• Review technical correspondence for continued safe operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Review/Approve in-service correspondence for continued safe operation and maintenance of equipment
• Support the development and implementation of the Apache Helicopter Structural Integrity (HIS) program.
• Required AASB Engineering Authority: Design Engineer.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A Bachelor Engineering qualification in either Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering or a related tertiary Engineering degree qualification satisfying the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (RPEQ &/or CPEng desirable).
• Demonstrated 5+ years’ experience in an Engineering team providing in-service aircraft operations.
• Previous experience in a Defence Aviation environment; ideally Rotary Wing experience
• Well-developed communication skills to work collaboratively to a high standard within a
• Previous Defence service/Defence aerospace experience
• (Desirable) completion of DASR 21, Part M, Type cert course