About the role:
Boeing Defence Australia is delivering critical defence capability across Australia and New Zealand through innovative engineering and trusted technical support.
Boeing Defence Australia is seeking a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineer to join the C-17A Globemaster III team based at RAAF Base Amberley.
This is a unique opportunity to support the sustainment of the C-17A Globemaster III fleet and directly contribute to Australia's Defence capability.
In this role, you will provide hands-on engineering support across operational bases, helping to keep the aircraft safe, available, and mission ready. You will work closely with pilots, loadmasters, maintainers, logistics teams, and leadership, while contributing to technical problem-solving, investigations, and continuous improvement across the program.
This is a global support role that offers the opportunity for international travel and collaboration with other Boeing sites, along with access to further training and development opportunities.
Responsibilities:
As an Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineer, you will:
- Provide on-site sustaining engineering support across all C-17 operational bases
- Support on-ground and in-flight troubleshooting activities
- Assist with safety and mishap investigations
- Support FMS field engineering alerts, in-service evaluations, and exercises as required
- Conduct engineering analysis and development, review, and/or approve engineering dispositions
- Support engineering investigations and other technical activities across the sustainment program
- Prepare engineering documentation, reports, analyses, and technical recommendations
- Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical data
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, Defence personnel, OEM teams, and maintenance partners
- Provide direct engineering assistance and on-site engagement to pilots, loadmasters, maintainers, and base logistics personnel, including leadership
- Participate in customer and program-level technical interchange meetings, engagement forums, and conferences
- Contribute to airworthiness, safety, configuration management, and continuous improvement activities
Experience/Qualifications:
To be successful in this role you will have:
Essential
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in an aerospace, defence, sustainment, maintenance, or technical engineering environment
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess technical issues and develop sound engineering recommendations
- Experience reviewing technical data and engineering documentation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders, both technical and non-technical
- A practical, solution-focused approach to problem solving
- Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to quality, safety, and compliance
Desirable
- Experience supporting military aircraft or in-service sustainment programs
- Knowledge of aircraft systems, structures, maintenance practices, or airworthiness processes
- Experience with engineering dispositions, technical investigations, or troubleshooting support
- Familiarity with Defence aviation environments and associated regulatory frameworks
- Exposure to configuration management, reliability engineering, or root cause analysis
- Experience supporting safety, mishap, or incident investigations
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:
- Competitive Salary & Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary along with yearly bonuses
- Access various paid leave entitlements to support your personal and family needs.
- Financial Discounts: Take advantage of discounted health insurance premiums, travel, and retail shopping, along with a nationwide Fitness Passport.
- Financial Benefits: Explore options for novated leasing and salary sacrifice for superannuation.
- Career Development: Receive both informal and formal tailored mentorship to accelerate your career growth and design promotional pathways.
- Recognition Program: Participate in our recognition award program, which acknowledges professional achievements through a points and payment scheme.
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 Friday, 4th September 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
