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 competitive salary, health insurance, extra leave days, and professional development 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 growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Relevant engineering qualifications or experience in aircraft systems maintenance and troubleshooting.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ 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.
Leidos is a destination for people who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing to fit a single mould. Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work. This includes:
- 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
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.
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.
Our hiring process is designed to be straightforward, respectful and easy to navigate. If your skills, experience and qualifications look aligned with the role, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage.
You can expect:
- 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
If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.
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.
Leidos provides a range of benefits that help employees thrive. These include:
- Competitive salary and bonus structure aligned with role and market
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance
- Retirement plans and contributions
- Professional development and training opportunities
Leidos is a proud equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, caste, citizenship, color, disability, family medical history, family status, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
Applications will remain open for at least 3 days after the original posting date.
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