Graduate Electrical and Avionics Engineer (Nowra) (Rolling Intake)

About the organisation

Boeing Defence Australia's Aerospace Engineering & Production Capability provides a range of modification, production, repair and continuing airworthiness services to support Defence's Boeing-managed aircraft fleets and complex communication systems. We work hand-in-hand with our customers to develop and deliver critical capabilities to support their mission now and into the future.

About the opportunity

We are seeking Graduate Electrical & Avionics Engineers to support the Aerospace Engineering and Production (AEP) Capability.

As a member of the engineering team, you will be responsible for undertaking and developing your core knowledge about Aircraft Electrical & Avionics systems. This role will focus on the development of a graduate engineer into a fully trained Electrical & Avionics Engineer to support numerous Boeing Sustainment or Modification programs including Autonomous Vehicles (ATS), Super Hornet, Growler, C-17A, E-7A Wedgetail, P-8A Poseidon and CH-47F Chinook.

We currently have vacancies in Nowra NSW, RAAF Base Amberley QLD and RAAF Base Williamtown Newcastle NSW.

As an Electrical & Avionics Engineer you will:

• Work with customers to develop and document electrical and avionic system requirements;
• Analyse and translate requirements into system architecture, interface specifications, wiring design and electrical equipment installation design;
• Test and validate designs to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements;
• Provide Engineering support for electrical and avionics systems over the product lifecycle;
• Participate in engineering design activities and engineering investigations relating to aircraft electrical, radar, communications, navigation and electronic warfare subsystem designs;
• Develop engineering artefacts within the Defence Aviation Safety Regulation (DASR) environment; and
• Support Engineering initiatives as required.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have a collaborative team approach, well developed analytical skills and excellent written and verbal skills. 

To be considered for the role you will:

• Have recently graduated (or about to graduate) with tertiary Engineering qualifications in Aerospace and/or Electrical specialisations from a nationally accredited program;
• Must have a GPA of 5.0 or higher.
• Ability to work successfully unsupervised and in a team environment; and
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

Please submit your CV together with a cover letter and your university transcript to be considered.

Boeing has implemented a new COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in Australia that requires all new staff to show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID-19.

What's on offer?

We are a business that evolves by encouraging our people to grow, so you will bring a mindset, behaviour and skills to improve the business, processes and yourself. This will see you thrive and achieve the organisation goals whilst being focused on your personal development through formal and informal learning.

We value the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed workweeks, and opportunities for part-time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work. We will celebrate your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program and employee awards.

Other benefits

• Work on cutting edge projects;
• Attractive remuneration and annual bonus;
• Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning;
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation;
• Paid study leave, parental leave, Defence leave and First Nation's Cultural Leave;
• Salary packaging options available;
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program;
• Join social and community groups; and
• We explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements.

Boeing Defence Australia works with strong links to our global Boeing community and encourage collaboration with our USA and international counterparts. Boeing aims to build and strengthen meaningful relationships with individuals, communities and suppliers to benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with the support of our Reconciliation Action Plan.

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.

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