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Project Engineer - Battlefield Communication Systems

Brisbane, Queensland Job ID BOE-1943464 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Sep. 06, 2026

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Location

Brisbane

Category:

Engineering / Technical

Position Type:

Permanent

Job Reference:

BOE/1943464

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About the opportunity

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of multiple air, land and sea platforms which is delivering critical capability for the Australian Defence Force. Boeing Defence Australia is seeking a P4 Principal Project Engineer to support the delivery of the Battlefield Communications Systems (BCS) franchise.

Reporting directly to the BCS Mission Systems Manager (MSM) IPT Manager the BCS MSM Project Engineer will take responsibility for coordinating the complex, concurrent, and interdependent capabilities and enhancements to the BCS franchise. Demonstrated Systems and Project Engineering experience is required for this role.

This role is based in Brisbane.

Key responsibilities include:

• On behalf of the BCS MSM Manager undertaking planning and coordination of execution across multiple Teams. This includes planning for System Demonstrations, including coordinating internal stakeholders and customer engagements.
• Undertake the development and technical review of program plans including Product Roadmaps, Engineering Management Plans.
• Estimating, planning and managing complex developmental work scopes covering multiple disciplines.
• Mentoring, coaching, and guiding technical staff across Systems Engineering and Product Support Engineering Disciplines.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen and hold, or have ability to obtain, an NV1 security clearance.

To be successful you will be able to demonstrate:

• Minimum of 9 years of experience in complex technical development and integration projects.
• Demonstrated technical leadership qualities, and the ability to provide technical guidance to several teams representing multiple skill areas delivering technical solutions to our customers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to engage, influence and negotiate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and customers.
• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and lifecycle management, particularly those that unpin the Australian Standard for Defence Contracting (ASDEFCON) suite.
• Experience in the estimating, planning, managing and reporting progress of technical work scope is essential.
• Prior experience in Australian Defence Land Communications, Computers, Command and Control (C4) programs is essential.

Benefits

We value the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer 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.

Working within our team, you will have the opportunity to gain in-depth exposure across various exciting projects and build on your professional network with internal stakeholders and external partners in the industry.

• We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide a mixture of flexible office and remote working options.
• We will celebrate your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program and through employee awards.
• We value your professional development and will provide a vast range of formal and informal training, as well as assistance to further education.
• We offer competitive salary packaging options and our Employee Incentive Program includes a bonus scheme and a wide range of corporate discounts.
• As part of a global company, your career opportunities extend internationally.

Culture

BDA actively encourages applications from all members of society. We believe we are our best when our workforce reflects the diverse, talented and passionate communities in which we live and operate. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive workplace and recognise the strength this brings to our business.

We foster an environment where every team member can bring their whole selves to work, with equal opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

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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