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MQ 28 Senior Systems Engineer Featured

Location
Brisbane, Queensland Australia
Wage
Hourly
Job ID
BOE/1855606BRI
Posted
2025-8-19

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
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1855606BRI
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The opportunity

The Boeing MQ28 - Ghost Bat is a globally-significant program that will deliver a disruptive advantage to support Defence operational capabilities. Developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force, it is the first military combat aircraft to be designed, manufactured and assembled in Australia in 50 years.

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineerto support the integration, verification and test of new capabilities within the MQ-28 Ghost Bat.

The role is based in Brisbane but may also be performed from Williamtown.

As an experienced Senior Systems Engineer you will:

  • Lead, develop and document verification strategies for the MQ-28 System.
  • Lead and develop verification requirements, test plans, procedures and reports.
  • Coordinate and chair Test Readiness Reviews and other pertinent design reviews.
  • Coordinate, plan and conduct integration and formal verification testing.
  • Collaborate to develop design solutions that meet the capability objectives and requirements of the MQ-28 System.
  • Support ground and flight test operations for the MQ-28 System.
  • Lead and develop engineering documentation (Specifications, Design Documents, Interface Definitions, Test Procedures etc) to support development of ground test equipment.

To be considered for the role you will have:

  • Minimum of 7 years experience in complex technical development and integration projects
  • Hold Tertiary qualifications in either Aerospace, Avionics, Electrical or Mechatronics, that satisfies the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (MIEAust) or equivalent technical experience in a Systems Engineering discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience in systems and software development lifecycle.
  • Demonstrated experience in integration, verification & testing.
  • Experience with aircraft avionics and UAV systems (desirable).
  • Familiarity with engineering change processes.
  • Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS) and Model Based Systems Engineering methods (highly regarded)
  • Experience with Agile delivery methodologies (highly regarded)
  • Experience with Autonomous Systems projects (highly regarded)
  • Experience with aerospace and / or Defence projects (highly regarded.)

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

You may require a Foreign Work Authorisation (FWA) in order to perform this role. This is not a requirement set or determined by Boeing but by the Department of Defence under laws issued in 2024. Please refer to the Department ofDefencewebsite to understand these requirements.

Whats on offer?

Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.

Other benefits:

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


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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MQ 28 Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Brisbane Queensland

Industry: Aviation
Occupational Category: Defence
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Salary: USD 0

Description: Boeing seeks a MQ 28 Senior Systems Engineer.

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
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1855606BRI
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The opportunity

The Boeing MQ28 - Ghost Bat is a globally-significant program that will deliver a disruptive advantage to support Defence operational capabilities. Developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force, it is the first military combat aircraft to be designed, manufactured and assembled in Australia in 50 years.

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineerto support the integration, verification and test of new capabilities within the MQ-28 Ghost Bat.

The role is based in Brisbane but may also be performed from Williamtown.

As an experienced Senior Systems Engineer you will:

  • Lead, develop and document verification strategies for the MQ-28 System.
  • Lead and develop verification requirements, test plans, procedures and reports.
  • Coordinate and chair Test Readiness Reviews and other pertinent design reviews.
  • Coordinate, plan and conduct integration and formal verification testing.
  • Collaborate to develop design solutions that meet the capability objectives and requirements of the MQ-28 System.
  • Support ground and flight test operations for the MQ-28 System.
  • Lead and develop engineering documentation (Specifications, Design Documents, Interface Definitions, Test Procedures etc) to support development of ground test equipment.

To be considered for the role you will have:

  • Minimum of 7 years experience in complex technical development and integration projects
  • Hold Tertiary qualifications in either Aerospace, Avionics, Electrical or Mechatronics, that satisfies the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (MIEAust) or equivalent technical experience in a Systems Engineering discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience in systems and software development lifecycle.
  • Demonstrated experience in integration, verification & testing.
  • Experience with aircraft avionics and UAV systems (desirable).
  • Familiarity with engineering change processes.
  • Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS) and Model Based Systems Engineering methods (highly regarded)
  • Experience with Agile delivery methodologies (highly regarded)
  • Experience with Autonomous Systems projects (highly regarded)
  • Experience with aerospace and / or Defence projects (highly regarded.)

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

You may require a Foreign Work Authorisation (FWA) in order to perform this role. This is not a requirement set or determined by Boeing but by the Department of Defence under laws issued in 2024. Please refer to the Department ofDefencewebsite to understand these requirements.

Whats on offer?

Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.

Other benefits:

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


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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Date Posted: 2025-8-19

Please Apply by: 2025-9-4