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Armament Engineer

Amberley, Queensland Job ID BOE-1885615B Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Sep. 19, 2025
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.


The Opportunity

BDA is looking for a Principal Armament Engineer who will join the Office of Airworthiness team. In this role you will have the opportunity to utilise your armament engineering integration and certification knowledge and expertise to support various Boeing programs including F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler, P-8 Poseidon and MQ-28 Ghost Bat.

This role can be undertaken in  either Adelaide, Brisbane, Amberley, Williamtown, Sydney or Melbourne.

As a Principal Armament Engineer within BDA, you will:

  • Undertake engineering and project management related activities to deliver new and upgraded weapons and stores capabilities to impacted platforms.
  • Liaise with Defence and US agencies to coordinate the delivery of services and artefacts to support the local introduction and airworthiness certification of new and modified weapons.
  • Assess the integration of new and modified stores against Aircraft Stores Compatibility engineering requirements and coordinate with other engineering disciplines to the required outcomes.
  • Support and engage in operational testing and trials involving new or modified weapons.
  • Manage platform service release activities.
  • Engage with platform upgrade projects and capability representatives to integrate weapons and stores activities into broader capability upgrades and management activities.
  • Work as a senior member of the team providing guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and fostering growth in technical expertise and engineering judgment.
  • Support the team with prioritising armament related tasking pertaining to Continuing Airworthiness Management (Part M) and 21J engineering activities including assessing engineering changes and engineering investigations, and compliance verification of stores.
  • Lead, analyse, develop and review system hazards for stores and weapons.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Tertiary qualifications in either Mechanical, Aerospace, Avionics, Mechatronics or Chemical Engineering, that satisfies the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (MIEAust).
  • Previous experience in armament and stores, aircraft operational systems and aviation engineering processes and other related engineering experience is highly desirable.
  • Previous experience in developing/reviewing and approving engineering artefacts within the Defence Aviation Safety Regulation (DASR) environment is highly desirable.
  • Capability to gain Engineering Designations on relevant platforms.
  • Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) or eligibility to obtain.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

What's on offer?

Boeing's success depends on developing and retaining top talent by creating an inclusive work environment where every teammate can perform at their best.

Our teammates are guided by a set of values and behaviours that define how we work together to fulfill the company's mission to protect, connect and explore our world and beyond:

  • Safety & Quality: We prioritise safety and quality at every step, and take responsibility for our important mission.
  • Trust: Become part of a team that builds lasting trust through integrity, transparency, and a commitment to customer priorities.
  • People Focus: Experience a supportive culture where collaboration and respect empower us to achieve our shared mission together.
  • Ownership: Embrace accountability and take pride in your work as we strive for excellence in delivering outstanding products and services.
  • Innovation: Transform challenges into opportunities with your curiosity and creativity as we shape the future of aerospace.

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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.

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Your Benefits

No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

  • Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
  • Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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