Job Type: Permanent Category: Engineering / Technical Location: Brisbane Date Advertised: 19-DEC-24 Job Reference: BOE/1836797 Job Title: MQ28 - Senior RF/E3 Engineer Business Unit: Division: Summary: The Opportunity The Boeing MQ28 is a globally-significant program that will deliver a disruptive advantage to support Defence operational capabilities. Developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force, it is the first military combat aircraft to be designed, manufactured and assembled in Australia in 50 years. We are seeking an experienced Senior RF/E3 Engineer based in Brisbane to support this challenging opportunity.  The role is predominantly an electrophysics discipline and requires a solid theoretical and working understanding of the domain.  The successful candidate will work in Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team which is responsible for providing the technical oversight and leadership for the development of the MQ-28. Expectations of the successful candidate are: Collaborate with the existing E3 team, wider internal program stakeholders, and Commonwealth members of the program; Provide advice to program technical authorities and product teams; Be tasked to a wide range of RF/E3 design, analysis and test activities; Plan and lead some or all of the RF/E3 scope; and Work with limited technical supervision. While the core job and majority time will be based at our Brisbane headquarters, some domestic travel will be required to attend to various E3/RF activities that occur across several sites under the program. Relocation costs may be covered for the successful applicant. As a Senior Electromagnetic Effects Systems Design Engineer with MQ-28, you will: Coordinate, test, and verify EMI/EMC requirements Develop and maintain the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Control Plan (E3CP), test procedures, and test reports Develop system level E3 testing philosophies, plans, procedures and manage test events Perform EMI/EMC analysis and implement mitigation mechanisms to assure compatibility and safety of new and existing systems and interfaces Review supplier data and design drawings to verify and correct system design to EMI/EMC standards Lead EMI/EMC testing of hardware and software systems in both lab and on-aircraft environments to verify adherence to Boeing and/or Military requirements Perform HIRF, lightning, RF co-site, antenna coupling analysis and testing Perform RADHAZ analysis and testing Coordinate TEMPEST requirements, analysis and support to customer agencies, Contribute to the open, inclusive, and innovative team culture Develop and maintain capability roadmaps for E3 in future generations. To be considered for the role (Required Skills/Experience) you will have: Tertiary degree qualification in electrical engineering or related technical discipline Minimum 7 years relevant experience in the E3 or RF discipline, applying relevant standards, regulations and engineering practices in the systems engineering life cycle Experience with design, analysis and testing for MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464, and understanding the difference between these two important standards and how they are applied in practice Experience with design, analysis and testing of RF systems, datalinks, antenna systems, communications link analysis, co-site analysis and related testing Experience with EMI and RF testing and troubleshooting, including the use of modern VNAs, RTSAs, and TDRs Experience with military and/or EMC laboratory test procedures and protocols for establishing test configurations, monitoring testing and reporting Experience with RF (non-ionising) radiation assessments in accordance with ARPANSA, both computational and measurement, and more broadly assessing RF hazards to persons (HERP), fuel (HERF) and ordnance (HERO) Experience with design, analysis and testing of aircraft systems, avionics and ground systems Experience with DO-160 Sections 20-23 RPEQ or equivalent Chartered Status A current Australian Government security clearance Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements. Boeing values 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. Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms. Attractive remuneration and annual bonus. Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning. Formal reward and recognition program. Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation. Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave. Salary packaging options available. Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program. Social and community groups.   BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply. If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.   Please note, this role will be shortlisted in January 2025