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Location: | Brisbane |
Category: | Engineering / Technical |
Position Type: | Permanent |
Job Reference: | BOE/1901281B |
Attachments: | ![]() No File Attached |
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The Opportunity
The Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat is a globally-significant program that will deliver a disruptive advantage to support Defence operational capabilities.
As we continue to accelerate the development program, and expand the aircraft flight envelope through the test program, we are seeking the very best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds to help grow and contribute to our innovative team.
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) are seeking an Engineering Support Manager to join our MQ-28 Operations and Test team. This role will report to the MQ-28 In-Service Engineering Manager and ensure delivery of engineering support services across the program. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, capable of motivating a diverse and geographically dispersed team in a dynamic environment.
Location: Amberley or Brisbane
Key Responsibilities
- Support the execution of the MQ-28 program objectives as a key member of the MQ-28 In-Service Engineering Team.
- Lead and develop a high performing team within MQ-28 In-Service Engineering.
- Prepare and execute plans to mature MQ-28 support engineering service delivery.
- Collaborate across execution teams to remove roadblocks, identify interdependencies and ensure smooth handoffs between teams.
- Team management including recruitment, skills development and performance reviews.
- Manage team execution to adhere to cost and schedule baselines.
- Effective stakeholder engagement and communication within Boeing, suppliers and customers.
Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Formal qualifications in Engineering.
- Proven track record of successfully leading the technical execution of teams.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Ability to engage and motivate diverse teams.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security 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.
Please note, this role will be shortlisted in 2026. Your patience is appreciated
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.
