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E7A Engineering Manager - Mission Systems

Williamtown, New South Wales Job ID BOE-1877745 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Aug. 04, 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:
RAAF Base Williamtown
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1877745
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About Us

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.

As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people developing and delivering world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests.

The Opportunity

The E7A Wedgetail is considered the world's most advanced airborne surveillance aircraft, and the BDA team are committed to ensuring we continue to deliver this world class airborne early warning and control capability to our Australian defence customer through upgrade and sustainment programs.

We are currently seeking a talented leader, ready to take on a breadth of technical execution and leadership responsibilities to drive program outcomes within the Mission Systems domain.

Working closely with the local team and customer, your focus will be to drive continuous improvement, develop and execute project and process plans, and develop and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Experience/Qualifications

  • Demonstrated technical leadership: a proven ability to lead teams of technical personnel to deliver technical solutions for the customer.
  • Demonstrated personnel leadership: including the ability to foster, develop, and sustain cross-functional teams to support current and future objectives.
  • Formal Project Management, Agile, Engineering, Business or Management qualifications is desired, however, prior experience will also be considered.
  • Experience in the estimating, planning, managing and reporting progress of technical work scope.
  • Software, Hardware and/or Systems domain knowledge: other technical skills as relevant to the position will also be considered
  • Experience in delivering/integrating systems within Defence project environments is desirable

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen and hold, or have ability to obtain, an Australian defence security clearance.

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.

If you are ready to take your career to new heights, we want to hear from you!


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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