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Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1874686
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About Us
Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nations most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests.
Joining us is a chance to make your span, working with a team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a MechanicalEngineerto support the Battlespace Communication System (BCS) Program as we plan for future work. This role will see you applying your engineering and collaboration skills to either our core product, upgrading the capability to integrate with related maritime communications projects, or modernization of the joint air battlespace management system. We encourage innovative thinkers and problem solvers who are passionate about creating and enhancing cutting edge technologies, across the entire product lifecycle, to apply and join our dynamic team.
BCS is a next generation networking product that is the centrepiece for multiple projects and campaigns. The BCS combines both developmental and off-the-shelf hardware and software to provide world leading communications capability for users. It can be rapidly deployed from anywhere, and its modular design provides a flexible, scalable solution that can be customized for various mission needs.
In this role, you will leverage next generation technology, to support the warfighter in the rapidly evolving threat environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, development and integration of mechanical design product elements, as part of a multi-disciplinary team including electronic, software, and systems engineers.
- Conduct and reporting of informal and formal test activities in alignment with stakeholder schedule and requirements.
- Development of engineering documentation and configuration management of system hardware.
- Test procedure development and adhoc operation of Environmental test chambers.
- Design modelling and simulation using 3D CAD, FEA and CFD tools.
- Working closely and collaboratively with colleagues, customer and supplier stakeholders to successfully deliver innovative products and solutions to the Australian Defence Force.
Experience/Qualifications
Essential:
- Demonstrated experience using 3D CAD, FEA and CFD tools to design products.
- Experience taking designs from the concept development and prototype phases into manufacturing and production.
- Qualifications in Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with practical, hands-on experience.
- Development and documentation of verification and validations plans, procedures and test reports.
- Demonstrated experience using Product Lifecycle Management / Configuration Management tools and artefact workflow processes.
- Aware of verification and validation systems engineering processes.
- Aspirations to achieve registration as a professional engineer in Queensland (RPEQ).
- Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.
Desirable:
- Has experience conducting complex mechanical design and analysis using software packages including AutoCAD Inventor, Catia V5 and FEA tools.
- Knowledge of the DEF(AUST)5681 and MIL-STD-810 verification methods or equivalent.
- Practical experience working in an agile hardware development and manufacturing environment.
Culture and Benefits
Our team has a unique culture, which prioritises innovation whilst maintaining a culture of flexibility and fun. We are collaborative, adaptable and outcome focused. Youll find yourself working in a multi-disciplinary team, where people really matter. We work flexibly, with a hybrid in office/ work from home arrangement. Further benefits include, but not limited to:
- We will celebrate your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program and through employee awards.
- We value your professional development and will provide a vast range of formal and informal training, as well as assistance to further education.
- We offer competitive salary packaging options and our Employee Incentive Program includes a bonus scheme and a wide range of corporate discounts.
- As part of a global company, your career opportunities extend internationally.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
