Senior Systems Engineer Job at Boeing (Brisbane)

Senior Systems Engineer

Boeing

Location:
Australia , Brisbane

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Not provided

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Job Description:

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of Australia's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. Joining us is a chance to make your mark as part of the global Boeing aerospace network, working with a team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence. We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to work in a dynamic team. You will be supporting the Battlespace Communication System (BCS) Program. BCS is a next generation networking product that is the centerpiece for multiple projects and campaigns. The BCS combines both developmental and off the shelf hardware and software to provide world leading communications capability for ADF personnel. It can be rapidly deployed from anywhere, and its modular design provides a flexible, scalable solution that can be customized for various mission needs. Our team has a unique culture, which maintains a culture of flexibility and fun. We are collaborative, adaptable and outcome focused. You'll find yourself working in a team, where people really matter. We work flexibly, with a hybrid in office/ work from home arrangement.

Job Responsibility:

Design, develop, and integrate defence hardware, firmware, and software subsystems while embedding product‑security controls throughout the full lifecycle (requirements, design, build, test, production, operations, support) in partnership with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
Lead security authorization and compliance assessments for mission‑critical systems, ensuring alignment with defence standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, IEC 62443)
Advise stakeholders on maintaining product security and authorisation, including the implications of product modifications
Create and maintain security policies, procedures, audits, and assessments
Conduct threat modelling on defence equipment architectures to identify potential cyber threats and vulnerabilities, to support prioritisation and mitigation of risks for systems and services
Analyze and determine the risk associated with potential vulnerabilities for different operational contexts, providing recommendations for mitigation
Provide inputs for planning, scheduling, and risk, issues, opportunity activities for cyber security in BCS projects/campaigns
Participate in the evaluation of engineering and security processes, recommend improvements, and champion secure‑by‑design practices across the product development pipeline
Communicate and collaborate with a team in a conscientious and inclusive way

Requirements:

Tertiary degree qualification in an engineering or related technical discipline
Experience within Defence or complex engineering project environments
Experience with the authorisation processes for Australian government (Defence) systems and developing associated authorisation document packs
Familiarity with the Australian Defence security framework, including associated policies and procedures, and an understanding of the Australian Cyber Security Centre Information Security Manual
Understanding of product and cyber security practices development and implementation
Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey security concepts to various audiences
Experience with security risk management methodologies and processes
A desire to work as part of a dynamic team supporting a range of technology
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements

What we offer:

We value the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 14, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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