The E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C;) system is the cornerstone of Australia's National Air Defence Capability. It integrates advanced airborne surveillance, communications, and battle management technologies to deliver world-class early warning and control capabilities for our Australian defence customers.
We are seeking an experienced
Senior System Safety Engineer
to provide engineering, sustainment and capability upgrade support for the E-7A Wedgetail. This role will place you BDA's E-7 programs Airborne Mission Segment Sustainment team, supporting the ongoing sustainment support for the fleet.
We are looking for someone who will embrace our company's behaviours and values and who is willing to learn and innovate. System Safety Engineers of all experience levels are encouraged to apply, as there are potentially several roles available at all levels.
This role is based in RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW.
As a Senior System Safety Engineer within BDA, you will support the team with Safety related tasking pertaining to Continuing Airworthiness Management (Part M) and 21J engineering activities including but not limited to:
Develop, review and manage hazard analysis and risk assessments.
Perform hazard log management.
Host system safety working groups.
Develop, review and manage Safety Case Reports, and System Safety Review Boards
Undertake engineering investigations.
Support and engage in retained risk reviews, and emerging safety issues investigations.
Liaise with Defence stakeholders to coordinate the delivery of services and artefacts to support the E-7A Safety management system. Work as a senior member within the team, provide technical leadership and mentorship for the system safety team.
Work towards gaining Engineering Delegations.




To be considered for the role you will:
Demonstrate a deep understanding of the system safety engineering processes.
Hold Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, that satisfies the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (MIEAust).
Highly desirable
Possess experience with software applications such as 3DX, JIRA and Confluence
Be familiar with the WHS Act ****
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.
About us
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is shaping the future of Australian aerospace by delivering some of the nation's most important capabilities to the Australian Defence Force.
BDA currently employs more than 3,000 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.
What's on offer?
We are a business that evolves by encouraging our people to grow, so you will bring a mindset, behaviour and skills to improve the business, processes and yourself. This will see you thrive and achieve the organisation goals whilst being focused on your personal development through formal and informal learning.
We value 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.



We will celebrate your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program and employee awards.
Other perks
Work on cutting edge projects;
Attractive remuneration and annual bonus;
Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning;
Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation;
Paid study leave, parental leave, Defence leave and First Nation's Cultural Leave;
Salary packaging options available;
Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program;
Join social and community groups; and
We explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements.
If you want to boldly innovate for the future, take people to new heights and keep our nation secure, then Boeing Australia is the place for you.
From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where our employees feel included and valued.
In addition to a market-competitive salary, our employees benefit from global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, health and well-being programs, and flexible working options.
If you want to boldly innovate for the future, take people to new heights and keep our nation secure, then Boeing Australia is the place for you.
From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where our employees feel included and valued.
In addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, health and well-being programs, and adaptable working options.
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📌 Senior System Safety Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 Boeing Defence Australia
📍 Brisbane