P-8A - Senior Structures Engineer

at  Boeing

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Location:
RAAF Base Edinburgh
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:

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 an experienced Senior Structures Engineer to provide engineering, sustainment and capability upgrade support for the world class airborne surveillance, communications and maritime patrol system; the P-8A Poseidon. This role will place you in BDA’s Sustainment Operations Engineering Team, introducing the latest aircraft spiral upgrade programs and providing ongoing sustainment support for the existing fleet. A significant number of advanced capabilities and upgrades are being introduced in the coming years across the platforms, and you will be heavily involved in delivering them.
We are looking for someone who will embrace our company’s behaviours and values and who is willing to learn and innovate. Structures Engineers of all experience levels are encouraged to apply, as there are potentially a number of roles available at all levels.
This role is based at RAAF Edinburgh, Adelaide.

As a Senior Structures Engineer within BDA, you will

• Undertake engineering related activities to support sustainment, maintenance organisations and capability upgrades
• Support and engage in aircraft certification and modification.
• Liaise with Defence stakeholders to coordinate the delivery of services and artefacts to support the local introduction of new capabilities.
• Manage platform service release activities.
• Work as a senior member within the team, guiding and mentoring junior engineers.
• Work towards gaining Engineering Delegations.
• Support the team with Structures related tasking pertaining to Continuing Airworthiness Management (Part M) and 21J engineering activities including assessing engineering changes and engineering investigations, and compliance verification of changes.

To be considered for the role you will:

• Demonstrated previous experience in aircraft stress analysis, modification or aircraft repairs.
• Hold Tertiary qualifications in either Aerospace or Mechanical, that satisfies the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (MIEAust).

• Demonstrated previous experience in aircraft stress analysis, modification or aircraft repairs.
• Hold Tertiary qualifications in either Aerospace or Mechanical, that satisfies the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (MIEAust)