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Systems Safety Engineer

Brisbane, Queensland Job ID BOE-1903442 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Jan. 12, 2026
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Job Description

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Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1903442
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The opportunity

The Boeing MQ28 - Ghost Bat is a globally-significant program that will deliver a disruptive advantage to support Defence operational capabilities. Developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force, it is the first military combat aircraft to be designed, manufactured and assembled in Australia in 50 years. 

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) are seeking a Systems Safety Engineer to support the design, and integration of new capabilities for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat as well as provide support to the MQ-28 Safety Management System (SMS) Lead manage the safety program, as the SMS Coordinator. 

As a Systems Safety Engineer you will:

  • Conduct safety analysis in support of the System Safety Program.
  • Document safety analysis, hazard mitigation, validation and verification activities in compliance with relevant customer and regulatory safety standards.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (including EHS and Quality) to define, validate, and integrate safety, mission success, and airworthiness requirements and address systemic safety issues as part of on-going safety assurance
  • Perform or review tests, analyses, inspections, audits, and simulations to verify system meets defined safety and mission assurance requirements.
  • Assist with demonstrating safety hazard risk mitigations and control methods to the customer and regulators.
  • In addition, as the SMS Coordinator you will:
    • Develop and maintain the MQ-28 Safety Management Plan (SMP) and records.
    • Provide support to the program SMS Lead in the coordination and preparation of the MQ-28 Safety & Quality Review Board (SQRB)
    • Support/co-ordinate safety investigations as required, including Safety Review Board (SRB) presentations and Safety Lessons communique for Program Manager.
    • Provide SMS training to the team as required
    • Review program safety trends, safety investigation findings and causal factors.

To be considered for the role you will have:

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in complex technical development and integration projects (essential)
  • Hold Tertiary qualifications in either Aerospace, Avionics, or Mechatronics, that satisfies the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (MIEAust) or equivalent technical experience in Systems Safety Engineering (essential)
  • System Safety engineering experience (desirable)
  • Experience using 3DExperience, DOORS and MSOSA (desirable)
  • Experience with Agile delivery methodologies (highly regarded)
  • Experience with aerospace and / or Defence projects (highly regarded) 

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements. 

What's on offer?

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.


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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