P-8A Avionics Team Lead

About the Position

P-8A Avionics Team Lead

Edinburgh, South Australia

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Responsibilities

As an Avionics Team Lead, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and coordinate engineering personnel across maintenance, troubleshooting, and design activities.
• Provide engineering support across the full P-8A weapon system, including aircraft, mission support systems, and training systems.
• Drive the development and continuous improvement of procedures for data collection, assessment, and reporting.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with stringent regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Review, approve, and contribute to engineering reports and documentation, translating analysis into clear technical recommendations.
• Provide technical input into avionics system findings and support sound engineering decisions.
• Lead projects from concept through delivery, ensuring outcomes meet customer, stakeholder, regulatory, and schedule expectations.
• Engage confidently with stakeholders, providing updates, briefings, and presentations.
• Help foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related discipline from a nationally accredited program, or equivalent experience. RPEQ and/or CPEng is desirable.
• 7-12 years' experience in avionics systems, aircraft repairs, analysis, or engineering support within in-service aircraft operations.
• Experience developing engineering artefacts in a regulated aviation environment, such as DASR, CASA, FAA, EASA, or similar.
• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to collect, organise, and interpret data to form sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• A proactive approach, strong initiative, and a drive to deliver results.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a regulated aviation environment.
• Project management experience.

We Offer

At Boeing, we know our people are key to our success. That's why we're committed to building an inclusive, supportive workplace where every teammate can do their best work and thrive.

We offer genuine flexibility, including working from home, compressed work weeks, and part-time opportunities where available, helping you achieve the right balance between your career and life outside of work.

You'll also enjoy:

• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects across multiple platforms.
• Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
• Formal mentoring, training, and on-the-job development.
• A formal reward and recognition program.
• Discounts on health insurance, travel, and accommodation.
• Paid study leave, paid parental leave, and Defence leave.
• Salary packaging options.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including annual flu vaccinations and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to social and community groups.

About the Company

Our teammates are guided by the values and behaviours that define how we work together to fulfil our mission to protect, connect, and explore our world and beyond:

• Safety & Quality: We prioritise safety and quality at every step and take responsibility for our important mission.
• Trust: Join a team that builds lasting trust through integrity, transparency, and commitment to customer priorities.
• People Focus: Experience a supportive culture where collaboration and respect empower us to achieve our shared mission together.
• Ownership: Embrace accountability and take pride in your work as we strive for excellence in delivering outstanding products and services.
• Innovation: Transform challenges into opportunities with your curiosity and creativity as we shape the future of aerospace.

Diversity and inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and make a meaningful contribution to a mission-critical program, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and register your interest in joining Boeing.

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.