- Drive the performance and reliability of cutting‑edge digital tower technology

- Play a key role in delivering and enhancing systems that support Australia’s aviation network

- Full-time, permanent role based in Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney

Summary

Airservices Australia is looking for an Engineering Specialist to support the delivery, sustainment, and continuous improvement of critical aerodrome technology systems that underpin Australia’s aviation network.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on the Advanced Digital Tower System at Western Sydney International Airport (WSIA), contributing to the performance, safety, and reliability of nationally significant aviation infrastructure.

The Organisation

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful.  We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

The Role & The Team

As part of the Tower Technology Services team within the Chief Technology Enablement Office (CTEO), you’ll provide hands‑on engineering support across the full system lifecycle. You’ll work closely with senior engineers, operational stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure systems meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities:

- Provide engineering support across design, development, integration, testing, installation, and verification activities

- Participate in engineering reviews and support system acceptance processes

- Conduct system testing, validation, and operational readiness activities

- Support site deployment, installation, set‑to‑work, and verification activities

- Identify and escalate technical risks and issues

- Develop and maintain engineering documentation and artefacts

- Analyse system performance data and support continuous improvement initiatives

- Work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers

- Contribute to a strong safety culture and compliance with WHS and system safety requirements

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:

 PD - Engineering Specialist DAS.pdf

The Person

You’re an engineer who enjoys working on complex, software‑intensive systems and contributing to safety‑critical environments. You’re proactive, detail‑focused, and comfortable working with guidance while building your technical depth and capability.

Essential requirements:

- Degree in Engineering or Information Technology (or equivalent)

- Experience applying systems engineering practices across the system development lifecycle

- Experience in the design, development, testing, and implementation of software‑based systems

- Strong documentation skills and attention to detail

- Experience working with stakeholders and vendors

- Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV1 Security Clearance

Desirable experience:

- Exposure to Digital Tower Solutions or Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems

- Experience with real‑time or distributed systems and N‑tier architectures

- Awareness of aviation or safety‑critical standards (e.g. ISM, DO‑278A)

- Eligibility for professional engineering registration (e.g. RPEQ)

At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives, and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique, and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making.

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian citizen as an Australian AGSVA security clearance is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Should you require any further information please contact Alicia O’Rourke – Talent Acquisition at alicia.orourke@airservicesaustralia.com.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before applications close 11:55pm AEST Sunday 31 May, 2026.

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