Engineer - System Safety

Brisbane, Queensland

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Job ID BOE-1927219 Date posted 05/26/2026 Location Brisbane, Queensland Company

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Location:	Brisbane
Category:	Engineering / Technical
Position Type:	Temporary
Job Reference:	BOE/1927219
Attachments:	Position Description - Engineer - System Safety.pdf (PDF, 126KB) Job Specification
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About Insitu Pacific

Insitu Pacific delivers industry-leading uncrewed aerial system (UAS) services to Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Our expertise, operational experience, and knowledge has established Insitu Pacific as a key provider of end-to-end advanced multi-domain ISR solutions.

Since 2009, our people, partnerships, suppliers and local flight testing and training facilities have effectively supported defence, commercial and civil customers. We are committed to maintaining and further developing our local supply chains and supporting Australia's sovereign capability as a vital component to a strong Australian defence industry sector.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Engineer - System Safety to join our Systems Engineering, Integration and Test team in Brisbane. This position will be on offered on a fixed-term basis for a period of 6 months.

As an Engineer - System Safety, you will play a critical role in applying systems safety engineering principles to identify, analyse, and mitigate safety risks throughout the system lifecycle. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop safety requirements, conduct hazard analyses, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

Define and document safety requirements aligned with regulatory standards and customer expectations.
Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments using techniques such as FMEA and Fault Tree Analysis.
Develop and execute safety verification and validation plans.
Lead safety reviews including Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Safety Design Reviews (SDR).
Prepare and maintain comprehensive safety documentation
Ensure that all safety engineering activities comply with applicable industry standards, regulations, and enterprise policies.
Prepare and maintain comprehensive safety documentation, including safety plans, hazard logs, and safety assessment reports.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to communicate safety findings, provide updates, and ensure alignment on safety objectives.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety engineering practices.

Essential:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, safety engineering, or related field.
6+ years of experience in systems safety engineering, including hazard analysis and safety verification.
Proficiency with safety engineering methodologies (FMEA, FTA) and aerospace standards (ARP4761, DO-178C, DO-254).
Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
Familiarity with safety analysis tools and software.

Desirable:

Certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Functional Safety Engineer (FSE).
Experience in aerospace safety-critical systems.

Eligibility

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements
Able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance
You may require a Foreign Work Authorisation (FWA) in order to perform this role. This is not a requirement set or determined by Boeing but by the Department of Defence under laws issued in 2024. Please refer to the Department of Defence website to understand these requirements.

Benefits

Generous study assistance and education options
Salary packaging and Career Development support
Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and access to an Employee Assistance Program
Formal reward and recognition program

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Insitu Pacific, please click Apply Now.

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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