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Principal Airworthiness Engineer

Principal Airworthiness Engineer

BoeingPort Stephens Council, New South Wales, Australia
1 day ago
Job description

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) provides expertise, processes and tools to manage aircraft design, repair and continuing airworthiness capabilities to a range of customers. Within BDA Engineering, the Office of Airworthiness (OAW) ensures airworthiness of the platforms we support and meets BDA’s regulatory obligations.

Our OAW team works globally across platforms such as the E-7A Wedgetail, P-8A Poseidon, CH-47 Chinook, F-18 Super Hornet, and MQ-28 Ghost Bat, and supports commercial aeroplane operations in Seattle.

In this role, the immediate focus will be on the E-7A Wedgetail as the Delegate of the Chief Office of Airworthiness. You will provide technical governance to the certification process, manage the platform’s relationship with our regulator DASA, and mentor certification colleagues and the wider E‑7 engineering workforce.

This role can be undertaken in Adelaide, Brisbane, Williamtown or Sydney.

Principal Airworthiness Engineer

  • Experience developing comprehensive part 21 approved certification program plans.
  • Experience carrying out certification activities under civil (CASA, EASA, FAA) or Military (DASA) regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience working on certification of DAL A or DAL B software systems is desirable (For avionics / electrical experienced candidates).
  • Experience developing structural modifications to primary structure, internal payloads, component qualification or mechanical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, propulsion systems etc.) is desirable (For structural / mechanical experienced candidates).
  • Experience working within a civil or military design organization (21J design organization or ODA).
  • Extensive experience of civil or military airworthiness codes.
  • Expert knowledge of system safety interactions with the certification programs.

About you

  • The desire to work within and lead a team that addresses both technical and business challenges.
  • A tertiary degree with experience working in airworthiness / certification or design of aircraft and their components / systems. We encourage all levels of experience to apply.
  • A teaching and mentoring mindset – helping us grow depth and breadth in our systems engineering capability.
  • Experience in delivering / integrating systems within a complex engineering project environment – highly regarded.
  • Knowledge / experience in systems engineering practices.
  • Excellent communication skills that enable you to influence outcomes in a team environment.
  • Australian citizenship and the ability to gain NV1 Security Clearance.

    • What's on offer?

    Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offers flexibility in the form of hybrid working from home / office arrangements, a monthly RDO, and a range of benefits to support a balanced life.

    Other benefits

  • Work on cutting‑edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
  • Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
  • Formal mentoring and training and 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 an 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.

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