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.
We have an opportunity for a Mechatronics/Robotics Software Engineer within the Advanced Production Systems group of Boeing Research & Technology Australia team based 100 on site in Port Melbourne,
This role supports both commercial and defence applications.
In this role you will be designing new Mechatronic / Robotics and Software systems, incorporating the latest technologies, building your designs and then delivering them to a production environment.
Position Responsibilities:
- Perform technology investigations, develop concepts for robotic/mechatronic systems, draft product requirements and build prototypes
- Implement your designs into production domestically and internationally
- Undertake a wide variety of tasks in various aspects of mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, robotics, controls, software and systems integration
- Develop, test and iterate prototypes in a lab environment
- Undertake early stage design, requirements development, specification definition and cost estimating
- Developing innovative solutions to technical problems through application of engineering and scientific fundamentals
- Share results in the form of presentations, reports and patents
- Work according to established occupational, health and safety guidelines
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
To be successful in this role, you will have experience developing and delivering mechatronic/robotic systems and software to customers into production environments.
- Degree qualification in mechanical, industrial, aerospace, or mechatronics engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related discipline
- Mechanical/mechanism design, robotic integration, and manufacturing process knowledge
- ROS and ROS2 experience
- Extensive Linux proficiency
- Proficient in Gitlab, Git version control, and CI/CD pipelines
- Expertise in robotic motion planning, navigation, and controls (PLCs, vision systems, sensors, motor controllers)
- Advanced CAD skills (SolidWorks, Catia) and experience in rapid prototyping
- Hardware/software integration experience (C++/Python) and hands-on experience building mechanical/electrical/software systems
- Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members, management, and fellow engineers
- Self-sufficiency in work, with the ability to work independently
Desires Skills/Experience:
- Ability to address technical and business challenges through effective design solutions
- Strong mechanical aptitude with a deep understanding of assemblies and mechanisms
- Capability to interpret technical drawings and Bill of Materials (BOMs)
- Effective communication skills through sketches, block diagrams, flow charts, and technical writing
- In-depth understanding of mechatronic systems, assembly processes, and component fabrication
Additional Information:
This position is classified as Engineer/Scientist 2A. The successful candidate will be required to complete a 3 month probationary period.
Applicants must have Australia citizenship to be considered for Defence security clearance requirements.
Our Benefits:
Work-Life Balance - Get paid for the time you work. All employees are eligible for flex time; simply put, if you work more than your regular hours you are eligible for that time off. See the EBA for more details.
Overtime - There are times when we might need you to work a bit longer to meet project demands. During these times, over-time may be available in lieu of flex-time. See the EBA for more details.
Flex Hours - Not all of our people work 9-5. Starting hours can vary from 6am to 10am. We focus on delivering results, not watching what time you start work.
Development - We encourage our team to grow in their roles. There are opportunities for further learning, conferences and travel.
At Boeing Aerostructures Australia, we are committed to creating an inclusive and incident and injury free workplace, where employees can realise their career goals and make a positive contribution to Boeing’s success.
If this role is you and youre excited by the opportunity to be part of building something amazing, we welcome your application
Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position
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.
