BCS Engineering Manager - Military Veterans
at The Boeing Company
Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
As part of the Battlespace Communications System Team, you will help build, lead and support teams that design and produce next generation Military Communications Systems and contribute to the continued evolution of those capabilities to the Australian Defence Forces. Join us to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a talented engineering manager to work in a dynamic organisation; leading one of the Field Hardware and Assembly engineering teams focused on BCS program delivery across a portfolio of deployable network and communication projects.
BCS is a next generation networking product that is the centerpiece for multiple projects and campaigns. The BCS combines both developmental and off the shelf hardware and software to provide world leading communications capability for ADF personnel. It can be rapidly deployed from anywhere, and its modular design provides a flexible, scalable solution that can be customized for various mission needs.
We are looking for dynamic leaders who will bring diversity, openness, transparency, effective communication and relationship building strengths to support the BCS program. Our leaders are part of a wider community to seek and drive diversity & inclusion, continuous improvement, develop and execute project and process plans, and develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
Execution experience and talent to take on the development, delivery, and sustainment of BCS products and services is important as is who you are and how you care for the people you work with. We are looking for great communicators with a focus on relationship building and collaboration across Boeing, with our Customers and our Suppliers. Inclusivity is part of who we are, and our leaders will be committed and active participants in creation of a diverse, and inclusive culture.
Responsibilities
- Leading a multi-disciplinary engineering team within the BCS enterprise organisation.
- Delivering capability outcomes for BCS customers.
- Planning and estimation of technical work scope and development of team project plans
- Execution of project plans in accordance within defined schedule and cost parameters.
- Effective stakeholder engagement within Boeing, suppliers and customers.
- Staff management including recruitment, development and performance.
- Fostering and developing inclusive, diverse and high performing teams.
Essential:
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline, Information Technology related fields or equivalent industry experience.
- Experience in complex engineering development programs.
- Passion and experience in fostering positive team culture.
- Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.
Desirable:
- Demonstrable track record of leading diverse teams to achieve program outcomes.
- Hardware development and CoTs/MoTs integration experience highly regarded.
- Proven track record of overseeing product development throughout the entire engineering lifecycle.
- Formal Project management, Agile, Engineering or Management qualifications are desirable, however all relevant prior experience will be considered.
We invite a diverse range of people to apply, including people from outside of the defence industry.\
About Us
Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Benefits
- Flexible working options
- Study assistance
- Salary packaging
- Employee Incentive Program
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
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BDA encourages women and people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent to be part of a safe and diverse organisation.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.
Brisbane, QLD
At Boeing, not only do we deliver innovative and agile equipment, capability and services to our nation’s military, we are committed to making sure that our military forces continue to have the advantage after their service is done.
We understand that transitioning from Military to Civilian life is challenging. The Boeing Military and Veterans Program (MVP) team can help.
Why join the Boeing family? You can work with advanced technologies that make the world a better place. We offer a wide range of benefits, including market-leading health and retirement plans, generous tuition assistance, paid time off, and programs that support you, your family and your community.
We’re a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence. Additionally, Veterans make up nearly 15% of our U.S. Workforce; since 2010 we have hired more than 13,500 Veterans. You will be in great company.
As a veteran/military family member, we would like to communicate with you directly about career opportunities and the support needed to join the Boeing family!
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.