Brisbane, Queensland Job ID BOE-1935256B Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Jul. 07, 2026
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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 Electrical Systems Engineer to support the design, development integration and test of new capabilities within the MQ-28 Ghost Bat.
As an Electrical Systems Engineer you will apply your extensive experience to a broad range of activities being undertaken by the Mission System Hardware team to enhance the MQ-28 platform.
The role is based in Brisbane.
As an Electrical Systems Engineer you will:
To be considered for the role you will have:
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 of Defencewebsite to understand these requirements.
What's 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:
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.
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