Technical Specialist - Test and Trials Specialist

Executive Level 1

$101,955 - $115,005 (plus super)

Edinburgh, SA

Are you are interested in being involved with aircraft and weapon flight trials, and the provision of specialist engineering and aircraft weapons related advice? If so, then this is the job for you.

This position offers a wide variety of challenging and rewarding tasks as well as the rare opportunity to be involved in Army, Navy and Air Force flight trials.

As an APS EL1 Test and Trials Manager you will lead a small team of specialists to assist the Air Warfare Engineering Squadron (AWE SQN) deliver systems engineering outputs such as the:

• planning, coordination and execution of aircraft stores related trials activities
• gathering of evidence to enable stores clearances and other stores related technical and safety advice
• analysis and reporting of aircraft stores related trials outcomes
• provision of specialist weapons related engineering advice and analysis

The AWE SQN is a RAAF organisation dedicated to the provision of specialist engineering designs and advice for:

• Aircraft Instrumentation, and Specialist Aerospace Advice
• Specialist Air Weapons and Stores Advice, (including loading, clearance and employment), and integration of AUS/US air weapons programs
• Electromagnetic Compatibility and RF Analysis and Advice
• Aerodynamic Modelling, Weapon Danger Area and Safety Assessments
• Prototyping and Mechanical / Electrical Manufacture

This is not only a rare opportunity to grow your engineering career in an exciting environment but will also allow you to be an integral part of a team which significantly contributes to Defence Capability. So if this is what you are looking for in your career apply now.

Application Closing Date:  Wednesday 06 March 2019                

For further information please review the job information pack, reference AF/00400/19 on www.defence.gov.au/apscareers