Wakulda Verification and Validation Lead

Job Description
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Location:
RAAF Base Williamtown
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1908693W
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Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of multiple air, land and sea platforms which is delivering critical capability for the Australian Defence Force. Boeing Defence Australia is seeking an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to lead Verification Planning and Execution for the Wakulda Program.
As a highly experienced Systems Engineer you will provide Engineering Leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas including external resources and customers. Apply your extensive Systems Engineering knowledge and leadership ability to support planning, scoping, scheduling and guiding execution of technical initiatives to support and enhance the Wakulda Verification and Validation activities.
Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct technical analysis of customer System Change Requests and derive strategy for the Integration and Verification into the Wakulda Mission System.
• In collaboration with Engineering Leadership team and customer technical leads conduct detailed analysis and planning to develop and execute Integration, Verification and Validation activities for both Wakulda System and wider System of Systems perspective supporting Air Battlespace Management IPT.
• Support the Systems and Specialty Engineering Manager to ensure all V&V scope is planned, scheduled and delivered within the quality, schedule and budgetary constraints of the Wakulda project.
• Support the Chief Engineer to foster and maintain an Engineering Excellence culture
• Technical leadership and mentoring the Wakulda Systems engineering team plan and execute Technical Design Reviews, Test and Evaluation Working Groups
• Mentoring of less experienced engineers including teaching, guiding and coaching.
• Development and maintenance of Engineering command media including Plans, Procedures and Work Instructions

To be successful you will be able to demonstrate:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in complex technical development and integration projects.
• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and lifecycle management, including Mandated System Reviews
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing against Systems Engineering artefacts including Systems Engineering Management Plan and Verification and Validation Plans.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and coordination qualities, working on behalf of the Engineering Manager, to plan, schedule and deliver technical solutions.
• Experience with Change Management processes and progressing change management artefacts
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to engage, influence and negotiate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and customers.
• Experience in the estimating, planning, managing and reporting progress of technical work scope is desirable.
• Experience with aerospace and / or defence projects highly regarded.
• Experience in supporting projects in an ASDEFCON contract environment highly regarded.

This position is based in Brisbane or Williamtown
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.
Benefits
We value the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer 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.
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.

Culture
BDA actively encourages applications from all members of society. We believe we are our best when our workforce reflects the talented and passionate communities in which we live and operate. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive workplace and recognise the strength this brings to our business.
We foster an environment where every team member can bring their whole selves to work, with equal opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
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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.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.