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Senior Technical Officer - Field Hardware and Assembly

Wacol, Queensland Job ID BOE/1855297 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Apr. 11, 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.

Location:
Brisbane - Wacol
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1855297
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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.

Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.

We currently employ more than 2,500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented Senior Technical Officer to support the Battlespace Communication System (BCS) Program. BCS is a next generation networking product that is the centerpiece for multiple projects and campaigns. BCS combines both developmental and off the shelf hardware and software to provide world leading communications capability for ADF personnel. It can be rapidly deployed from anywhere, and its modular design provides a flexible, scalable solution that can be customized for various mission needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Execute the assembly, installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of electronic and electrical assemblies, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of quality and safety.
  • Evaluate and recommend modifications to technical and manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Assist in the procurement of electronic and electrical components, equipment, and related materials, ensuring timely availability for project activities while adhering to budgetary constraints.
  • Ensure that assembly and test equipment are maintained in optimal working condition and calibrated as required, supporting reliability and precision in all operations.
  • Provide expert technical information and advice to team members and stakeholders, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration.
  • Occasional interstate travel is required to carry out repairs and maintenance of in-service equipment.

Experience/Qualifications

  • Technical qualifications and experience in a relevant field.
  • Strong technical knowledge and skills associated with electronic assemblies and installation.
  • Proficiency in manufacturing/fabrication practices as applicable to the electronics industry.
  • Ability to read technical drawings, schematics and wiring lists. Knowledge of drawing standards.
  • Familiarity with engineering change processes.
  • Mechanical proficiency, including basic knowledge of grinding, drilling, painting, and other related skills, would be highly regarded.
  • Restricted Electrical license (or the ability to obtain one) highly regarded.
  • Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

  • Flexible working options
  • Study assistance
  • Salary packaging
  • Employee Incentive Program
  • Global opportunities

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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