Avionics Technical Officer

The Opportunity - Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a Avionics Technical Offerto join the AH-64 Apache sustainment and support team. ****In this embedded role you will provide Avionics Engineering support within the Attack Helicopter Systems Program Office (AHSPO) Sustainment Engineering team.

Program overview The AH-64E Apache program provides advanced attack helicopter capability to the Australian Defence Force, enabling precision strike, armed reconnaissance and close air support. This program sustains a critical combat capability, supports interoperability with coalition partners, and underpins Australia's land and joint operations.

Why this is exciting

• Contribute to an enduring sovereign combat helicopter capability that directly supports national defence and joint operations.
• Work on complex aircraft systems.
• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering hands-on maintenance, systems engineering, supply and test activities with direct operational impact.

What you'll get to do As a Avionics Technical Offerwithin BDA, you will:

• Provide technical support for maintenance, repair and preventive measures that ensure continued safe and economic operations of electrical/avionics systems for customers.
• Acts as a conduit between engineering, maintenance and supply chain.
• Communicate and work to articulate and resolve design and operational issues and concerns with Engineers.
• Apply avionics technical knowledge to research, develop, test and evaluate operations, support programs, modifications, repairs and technical data.
• Assist software, armament, and avionics engineering personnel with fault finding, troubleshooting and solution development.
• Develop in-service correspondence for continued safe operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Develop, maintain and release electrical/avionics drawings, systems designs or engineering documentation and data by applying company, industry and governmental standards.
• Provides technical and task supervision in a single or cross-trade team, supporting both high-priority activities and longer-term tasks.
• Required AASB Engineering Authority: Logistics Engineer.

Who we're looking for

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Technical experience in avionics/electrical maintenance and/or engineering teams at supervisory level
• (Desirable) prior avionics technician defence service or defence industry/airline experience on rotary wing/combat aircraft systems
• Meet Defence security and ITAR requirements.

Security requirement

• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

Location

• Galipolli Barracks, Enoggera, QLD.  With hybrid work options available.

Boeing values that guide the work we do

• Integrity — We are honest, transparent and accountable.
• Safety — We always put safety first in design, manufacturing and operations.
• Quality — We deliver products and processes that meet the highest standards.
• Customer focus — We aim to understand and exceed our customers' mission needs.
• Teamwork & One Boeing — We collaborate across teams and partners to accomplish shared goals.
• Inclusion & Respect — We value diverse perspectives and create an environment where everyone can contribute.

Why join the AH-64E Apache Australia team

• Support a critical, high-readiness combat aviation capability that protects Australia's interests and supports joint operations.
• Gain experience and professional growth with access to targeted training and career development pathways.
• Build deep rotary‑wing expertise — and be part of a mission-focused team delivering operational outcomes in partnership with the Australian Army and industry.

How to Apply:

• Click on the link and include a brief cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
• Include a current CV that includes your work history and qualifications.

Join us and help sustain a world-class combat aviation capability — deliver operational readiness, advance sovereign capability, and contribute to the next chapter of Boeing in Australia.