AH64 - Principal Avionics Engineer

at  Boeing

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Location:
Enoggera
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:

THE OPPORTUNITY

The AH-64E Apache is the world’s most advanced and proven attack helicopter. It integrates innovative technologies to aid the crew in decision making, offering a new level of battlefield dominance through enhanced performance, increased situational awareness, superior survivability, and improved target detection, acquisition and engagement.
We are seeking an experienced Principal Avionics Engineer (Avionics Lead)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 Principal Avionics Engineer (Avionics Lead) you will:

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplined engineering team of Commonwealth and BDA engineers to conduct AASB design activities and configuration change activities.
• Responsible for compliance verification IAW DASR GM 21.A.239(a) para 3.1.3.
• Independent checking of compliance demonstration documentation.
• Approval of revision of technical content in manuals approved by DASA.
• Demonstrate technical responsibility and hold the required AASB Engineering Authority: Compliance Verification Engineer, Design Engineer.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• [Essential] Relevant Aerospace Engineering degree, 8 years+ relevant experience in a similar role
• (Desirable) prior Defence service/Defence aerospace experience; ideally Rotary Wing experience
• (Desirable) Completion of DASR 21, Part M, Type cert courses
• Meet Defence security and ITAR requirements.

What’s on offer?
BDA provides people, expertise, process and tools to manage aircraft design, repair and continuing airworthiness capabilities supporting program execution and growth opportunities. Forward looking, BDA has developed a Capability Plan to meet our defence customers’ evolving needs, both in Australia and internationally.
Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.

Other 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.

BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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• [Essential] Relevant Aerospace Engineering degree, 8 years+ relevant experience in a similar role
• (Desirable) prior Defence service/Defence aerospace experience; ideally Rotary Wing experience
• (Desirable) Completion of DASR 21, Part M, Type cert courses
• Meet Defence security and ITAR requirements