Boeing Research & Innovation Manager

Brisbane, Queensland

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Job ID BOE-1917621 Date posted 04/16/2026 Location Brisbane, Queensland Company

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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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.

Location:	Brisbane
Category:	Research and Development
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1917621
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About us

Boeing Technology & Innovation - Australia (BTI-A) supports the future growth and profitability of Boeing Australia's businesses and the broader Boeing enterprise. We focus on a broad range of technology and R&D programs spanning commercial flight, spaceflight, mission systems, human factors, autonomy and defence. BTI-A operates as part of Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) and in parallel has reporting lines and programs directly tied to Boeing in the USA.

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.

We currently employ more than 2,500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

The opportunity

We are seeking a talented person to lead Boeing Technology and Innovation teams researching and delivering technologies across a range of fields including autonomous systems, flight and mission systems, advanced manufacturing with many of these programs being extensively math and software centric. This role will oversee research programs in Brisbane and Melbourne and will liaise heavily with international locations, including the USA. International travel will be required sporadically.

The role is based in Brisbane, at our UQ and Brisbane CBD facilities.

Responsibilities

Development of diverse software, IT and engineering solutions
Development, hand-over and Installation of research studies, software and hardware systems
Development of engineering documentation and research studies.
Engineer, research scientist and computer software personal management
Budgeting and project management
External collaborations with government, universities and industry

Experience/Qualifications

Masters or PhD is preferred and research experience in industry and academia
Team lead experience is required and an understanding of industry research, academic collaborations and leveraging government grants.
Familiarity with engineering and human factors change processes
Technology and knowledge hand-over/installations
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

Culture

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.

Benefits

Flexible working options
Study assistance
Salary packaging
Employee Incentive Program
Global opportunities

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.

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.

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