Automation Engineer

The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) are seeking an Automation Engineer to join the MQ‑28 Ghost Bat Production Facility currently being built at Wellcamp Toowoomba, QLD.

In this role you will be part of a team that builds something that matters, grow with a high-performing team, and leave a legacy in Australian Defence manufacturing. We are looking for someone who will be hands-on in the production process and embrace our company's behaviours.

Why this is exciting

• This is a rare opportunity to work on Boeing's first final assembly facility outside North America and help build a state-of-the-art site that will deliver Australia's first military-designed combat aircraft in more than 50 years and redefine how advanced aircraft are made.
• Work on an advanced, high‑visibility defence program (MQ‑28) that blends autonomy, aerospace systems and new production approaches.
• Shape the future of Australian aerospace manufacturing — your work will support national defence capabilities and the growth of local industry.

What you'll get to do:

• Support the commissioning and installation of composites fabrication equipment in our new Toowoomba Wellcamp facility;
• Create documentation, training & best practice material for automated systems;
• Influence production system design by giving technical recommendations to the equipment and processes being installed;
• Develop expertise on the asset operations so they meet composite fabrication requirements;
• Evaluate emerging technologies for potential application to business needs;
• Provide technical guidance, ensuring personnel operate within technical guidelines;
• Ensure compliance to safety, regulatory and engineering requirements; and
• Willing to be hands-on with production equipment to support process development and troubleshooting

Who we're looking for:

• Must hold Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering; specialising in Mechatronics/Mechanical will be highly regarded.
• 1+ years of previous experience in automation and/or mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement principles and practices is highly desirable.
• Effective communication skills with different stakeholders across the business.
• Works well with others and encourages team building.
• Assertive, self-motivated and capable of working with a high degree of initiative.
• Must be based at Wellcamp with willingness to travel to suppliers and Boeing sites across Australia

Security requirement:

• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

Location:

• Wellcamp, Toowoomba

Boeing values that guide the work we do:

• Integrity — We are honest, transparent and accountable.
• Safety — We always put safety first in design, manufacturing and operations.
• Quality — We deliver products and processes that meet the highest standards.
• Customer focus — We aim to understand and exceed our customers' mission needs.
• Teamwork & One Boeing — We collaborate across teams and partners to accomplish shared goals.
• Inclusion & Respect — We value diverse perspectives and create an environment where everyone can contribute.

Why join Boeing Australia at Wellcamp

• Work on a once-in-a-generation defence program: be part of the delivery for Boeing's first final assembly facility outside North America and help produce Australia's first military-designed combat aircraft in 50+ years — a standout, high-visibility achievement for your career.
• Work with cutting‑edge autonomous aircraft technology and a team of highly skilled Boeing and industry experts.
• Opportunity to shape processes, culture and capability from the facility's inception.
• Career development, ongoing training and real opportunity to grow within Boeing Australia.

How to Apply:

• Click on the link and include a brief cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
• Include a current CV that includes your work history and qualifications.

Join us and help build something big — a sovereign manufacturing capability, a bold new aircraft program, and the next chapter of Boeing in Australia.