Aerospace Software Engineers (Aerospace Engineer - Software) in the Australian Army are responsible for employing state of the art concepts, cutting edge methodology and tools in specification, design, construction, testing and documentation of large software systems. As a Software Engineer your responsibilities will include project managing complex and mission critical tasks associated with maintaining the integrity and operational capability of the second largest aircraft fleet operator, and the largest helicopter operator in Australia. As a Software Engineer you will be responsible for new and exciting aircraft such as the Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter, the Chinook, Black Hawk and Multi-Role Helicopter platforms.
As a Software Engineer you will be employed as an officer in the Australian Army with responsibility for the full range of regimental, engineering specific, and staff duties where your skills can be used to enhance Army Aviation's capabilities. Specifically, Software Engineering Officers are engaged in a range of maintenance, logistics and engineering management functions relating to our fleet of helicopters. Throughout your career you will receive helicopter specific training to enhance your understanding of mechanical, electrical, avionics and armament systems on the aircraft.
Your initial employment in the Army would usually be as a junior engineer within a helicopter squadron. In addition to gaining hands on experience with the aircraft you will play an important role in managing the maintenance team and ensuring helicopter airworthiness and availability is maintained. Working as an engineer in an aviation squadron, you may also have the opportunity to lead a maintenance team in support of international aviation operations.
Our Software Engineers also perform logistic management and design engineering roles within the Army Aviation Systems Program Office. Opportunities within this area may include the implementation of a modification program for Army helicopters and approving software designs for our aircraft.
Furthermore, the recent acquisition of the Armed Reconnaissance and Multi-Role Helicopters has required many Army Software Engineers to work as project engineers both within Australia and as part of our resident team in France.
Additional employment opportunities lie in the field of engineering and maintenance planning, flight test engineering and helicopter simulation. Army Software Engineers also have a range of opportunities for overseas travel and/or post-graduate study.
With new aircraft acquisitions and the constant demand for helicopters to support Army operations, your career as a Software Engineering Officer promises to be challenging and extremely rewarding.