Edinburgh, South Australia Job ID BOE-1927119 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Jun. 29, 2026
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About the role
BDA is seeking an Armament and Life Support Engineering Team Lead to join the P-8A Poseidon team at RAAF Base Edinburgh. In this role, you will apply sound engineering principles and strong decision-making to lead teams responsible for the design, maintenance, and repair of weapon systems for the Australian Defence Force.
Responsibilities:
As an Armament and Life Support Team Lead within BDA, you will
Experience/Qualifications
To be successful in this role you will have:
Eligibility:
Applicants must be Australian citizens to meet Defence security requirements and must be willing to undergo the standard government vetting process, including a full life background check. BDA will sponsor and support the required clearance process.
Benefits:
About the company:
With more than 4,500 team members across Boeing Australia, BDA plays a critical role in supporting Australia's security and strengthening its partnership with the ADF through advanced systems integration and defence capability. Our people are central to this success, with their commitment to local partnerships and community engagement reinforcing BDA's reputation as a trusted and valued contributor.
We empower all voices and embrace change, so help us be part of that change, and better the future of the nation. Turn a challenge into an opportunity for tomorrow.
We are committed to building a unique and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
How to apply?
If you are ready to join an innovative defence industry leader, click Apply Now.
Applications close at 5:00pm AEST on Monday, 13th July 2026
For more information about Boeing Defence Australia including our values and behaviors see our new website https://www.boeing.com.au/about-boeing-in-australia/subsidiaries/boeing-defence-australia
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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