- Location
- 4929 Cairns QLD Australia
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Source
- Workday
Description
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
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. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.
If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply. We value different experiences and are interested in the capability and potential you could bring.
What to Expect When You Apply
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
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.
Ready to explore what’s possible?
If this sounds like a role where you can make an impact and continue to grow, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply via the “Apply Now” button with your resume. If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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Original Posting:
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
