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Location:
RAAF Base Edinburgh
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1827381ADL
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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.
We are seeking an experienced Senior System Safety Engineer to provide engineering, sustainment and capability upgrade support for the P-8A Poseidon. This role will place you BDAs 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 companys behaviours and values and who is willing to learn and innovate. System Safety 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 Base Edinburgh, Adelaide.
As a Senior Safety Engineer within BDA, you will
- Support the team with Safety related tasking pertaining to Continuing Airworthiness Management (Part M) and 21J engineering activities including but not limited to:
- Hazard analysis and risk assessment writing.
- Performing hazard log management.
- Participate in system safety working groups.
- Undertake engineering investigations.
- 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.
To be considered for the role you will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the system safety engineering processes.
- Demonstrate an understanding of MIL-STD-882E
- Hold Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, that satisfies the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (MIEAust).
Highly desirable
- Possess experience with software applications such as 3DX, JIRA and Confluence
- Be familiar with the WHS Act 2011
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.
Whats 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.
If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.
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