At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide technical support for aircraft systems and troubleshoot issues to enhance mission capabilities.
- Company: Join Leidos Australia, a leader in defence and national security solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 12 extra leave days, learning support, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture focused on integrity, innovation, and meaningful outcomes.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on critical airborne missions while working with innovative technology.
- Qualifications: Relevant engineering qualifications or experience in aircraft systems maintenance.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life. Backed by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission-critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter.
Benefits
- Up to 12 Life Days of additional leave each year
- Support for learning, development and relevant certifications
- Opportunities to work across programs, domains and emerging technologies
- Career pathways that can evolve with your interests, capability and ambition
About The Team
You’ll join a team where people work with integrity, inclusion, innovation, agility, collaboration and commitment. In practice, that means sharing ownership, solving complex problems together and staying connected to the customer context, the purpose behind the work and how each role contributes to meaningful outcomes.
We conduct airborne missions for the Australian Government across maritime surveillance and search and rescue operations. With bases strategically positioned across Australia, we operate a fully integrated in-house aviation capability which includes flight operations, maintenance organisation, training organisation and operations centre.
The Opportunity
This role is an opportunity to contribute to our Airborne Solutions operation by delivering technical engineering support across our aircraft fleet. You will work with engineers, maintenance providers and operational stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, improve system reliability and support the delivery of critical airborne mission capabilities.
In This Role, You Will
- Provide technical engineering support for aircraft mission systems, including troubleshooting, defect management and maintenance oversight.
- Develop engineering orders, technical documentation, test procedures and process guidance to support safe and compliant operations.
- Investigate system reliability issues and recommend solutions to improve fleet performance and capability.
- Collaborate with internal teams, maintenance providers and suppliers to support airworthiness, configuration control and effective parts management.
About You
We are looking for someone who brings judgement, curiosity and a collaborative approach to work that matters.
Essential For This Role
- Relevant CASA (B2 AME/LAME), tertiary, or equivalent engineering degree qualifications, or
- Experience in maintenance or technical support of mission system components, aircraft satellite communications and network routing equipment, or
- Experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, service, repair and technical support of aircraft avionics systems.
- Systematic approach to problem solving.
Advantageous, But Not Essential
- Computer based design and drafting abilities
- CISCO network experience
- DBMS database management experience
- Experience with maritime patrol/ including SAR operations.
- Experience with CASA Part 21M/J
This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian citizen and hold, or be eligible to obtain, Baseline security clearance. Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements.
What To Expect When You Apply
- An initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team
- An interview with the hiring manager or interview panel
- Any role-specific assessment, technical discussion or customer step required for the position
We’ll let you know what to expect before each stage, including who you’ll meet and how to prepare. If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.
Technical Services Engineer employer: Leidos Australia
Leidos Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and compliance while fostering professional growth. With a FIFO roster that allows for a balanced lifestyle, employees benefit from competitive remuneration, comprehensive training programs, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge aviation technology in a supportive team environment.
