Senior Technical Officer

The opportunity

We are seeking a talented Senior Technical Officer to support the Battlespace Communication System (BCS) team, helping progress the enhancement, integration, test and verification of the rugged, deployable, communication system developed by Boeing. Be part of the enduring world-class communications capability developed for the Australian Defence Forces.

BDA is dedicated to providing a diverse and flexible work environment so that we can recruit and retain the best talent. Flexible and part time working arrangements will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Support a team of Technical Officers to manage and deploy the equipment and facilities for the System Integration Facility (SIF).
• Maintain the SIF by performing software updates, troubleshooting faulty equipment, and seek to understand the cause for degraded performance in a complex system.
• Collaborate with engineers/developers to assist in the development of leading-edge defence communications technology.
• Collaborate with the Execution Leads on the BCS team to identify objectives of the Mission System Integration and Test Events (MSITEs).
• Support planning and organization of facilities and resources for MSITEs.
• Support deployment and set up of equipment in preparation of MSITEs.
• Work with the BCS team to maintain OpSec and SIF specification.
• Contribute to systems development with unique operational and technical insights.
• Drive a strong continuous improvement mindset.

Experience/Qualifications

Essential:

• Understanding of the Australian Defence Force, including but not limited to the Defence Organisational Structure, Defence Project Management and Defence Equipment Management.
• Understanding of Defence Communication Equipment Management (CCI and COMSEC).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with electronics development environments, networking infrastructure, or communication technology will be highly regarded.
• Must be willing to travel and work in and around Brisbane. Main work locations will be Brisbane CBD and Wacol, with MSITEs conducted at defence facilities in the SEQ region.
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of integrated telecommunications networks.
• Leadership skills and ability to work effectively within a group environment and with people across all organisational levels.
• Familiarity with systems engineering review and configuration management processes using a PLM tool will be highly regarded.
• Safety management experience supporting field activities, contributing to Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) or Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) will be highly regarded.

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.  As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests.  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.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place.  From the seabed to outer space you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values.  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.

Benefits

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

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.