Overview
The Boeing MQ-28 - Ghost Bat is a globally significant program delivering disruptive advantage to support Defence operational capabilities. Developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force, it is the first military combat aircraft to be designed, manufactured and assembled in Australia in 50 years. It is also the first (and currently only) CCA globally to fly outside of the country in which it was designed.
Key responsibilities
* Design and implement a Global Digital Ecosystem solution architecture for complex, multi-stakeholder Defence programs
* Work with export control and the MQ-28 Data Architect ensuring data sovereignty and contractual IP/data rights as they relate to cloud and collaboration platforms
* Lead platform selection and migration for digital toolchains
* Produce architectural artefacts such as capability maps, sequence/flow diagrams, data models, interface specifications
* Stakeholder engagement with senior leaders and international partners
Essential skills and experience
* Proven experience in business or solution architecture roles for complex, multi-stakeholder digital engineering or Defence programs.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and leadership skills with ability to influence senior leaders and international partners.
* Applied experience of hybrid/cloud architectural patterns, including data security, identity federation, cross/multi-network sharing/deployment and data control patterns.
* Proven experience in realising implementable solution roadmaps across complex systems.
* Australian Citizenship (required for Defence security clearance).
* Familiarity of designing digital systems with security‑in‑depth or Zero‑Trust principles. With practical experience of implementation of these systems against organisational and/or regulatory risk frameworks.
* Practical experience in systems thinking and ability to map value streams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and sustainment.
* Practical experience with modern software tools and platforms such as GitLab, Python, LLM, iPaaS fundamentals and secure cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP). Including experience with CI/CD and practical automation cross networks.
* Familiarity with global regulatory environment governing international Defence sharing.
* Practical experience in creating capability‑based solutions and capability maps with a focus on implementation.
* Familiarity working with digital engineering toolchains such as 3DExperience, Teamcenter, CATIA, NX, DOORS, Ansys, Matlab.
* Familiarity with model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) and digital thread concepts.
* Familiarity of international Defence programs or globally distributed supplier networks.
Benefits
* Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms
* Attractive remuneration and annual bonus
* Formal reward and recognition program
* Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
* Paid parental leave and Defence leave
* Salary packaging options available
* Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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