Senior Aeronautical Engineer - Mechanical Systems

at  Boeing

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

We are seeking an experienced Aeronautical Engineer to support Boeing’s E-7 within the Sustainment Engineering team. This role will place you in the Mechanical Systems Team, providing ongoing sustainment support for the existing E-7 fleet. The Wedgetail Sustainment program is a complex, dynamic and rewarding program of work- you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse and highly skilled team that delivers Mechanical Systems in-service support directly to the customer.
As a Senior member of the engineering team, you will be responsible to the E-7 Airborne Mission Segment Sustainment Engineering Manager and Mechanical Systems Team Lead for providing Mechanical Systems Technical Services. This role will focus on the development, review and approval and certification of technical artefacts for the Wedgetail.
The role is based in Williamtown or Brisbane.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a Tertiary qualification either in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechatronics or a related tertiary Engineering degree qualification satisfying the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (MIEAust).
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in aviation engineering focused on Technical Services.
• Familiarity with engineering change processes
• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or eligibility to obtain.
• Experience working under DASR or equivalent regulatory environment.

ABOUT US

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation’s most
important programs for the Australian Defence Force.
Our team consists of engineers who develop modifications, repairs and continuing airworthiness services to
support the fleet of Boeing-managed aircraft in the ADF. As well as provides production services for some of
the most advanced communications systems in the world, as well as supporting production across a number
of aircraft platforms.

• Be responsible for technical execution of Continuing Airworthiness Management (Part M) and 21J Design activities for E-7A sustainment Mechanical Systems engineering; including development/review/approval of design artefacts, repairs, technical safety and engineering in accordance with the approved Engineering Management System.
• Develop and/or review root-cause analysis on E-7A fleet data to identify/evaluate trends and opportunities to increase dispatch reliability.
• Customer interaction with opportunities to interact with stakeholders from the operator, contractors, Defence Regulator and aircraft OEM.
• Lead engineering-based projects in support of Minor and Major Mechanical Projects.
• Work towards gaining Engineering Authority and Delegations on the E-7 platform.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical officers within the team