Lead Simulator Technician

Date Posted:

2026-11-02

 Country:

Australia

 Location:

AU-QLD-AMBERLEY-RAAF-CUST ~ RAAF Base Amberley ~ AMBERLEY RAAF (External Site)

 Position Role Type:

Onsite

• •Support Australia’s Defence mission
• •Enable the Australian Defence Force to execute missions effectively
• •Leading Defence Contractor

Your mission starts here at Raytheon Australia! Right now, we are seeking a bright and energised Simulator Lead Technician. Join our team of outstanding people with expertise across a wide variety of disciplines and position yourself at the forefront of tomorrow’s capabilities.

Start your mission in a career filled with extraordinary opportunities

for learning, mentoring and professional development. We offer flexible work and career growth backed by global expertise and a supportive culture.

An exciting opportunity for a Simulator Lead Technician has arisen within the Electronic Attack Training Support (EATS) Program.

The Simulator Lead Technician Manages and leads a small team of Simulator Technicians in maintaining the super Hornet and Growler aircrew and maintainer simulators at Amberley QLD. High levels of dedication and attention to detail are critical for this position.

Key Responsibilities

Managing and Leading a team of Simulator Technicians in maintaining the super Hornet and Growler aircrew and maintainer simulators by.

Performing Power On/system initialisation and preparation activities to ensure training devices are ready for training.

Performing preventive and corrective maintenance, including scheduled servicing, component removal / installation, visual system alignment, mechanical alignments and calibrations, network diagnostics and system troubleshooting.

Achieve and maintain Maintenance Authority in accordance with the program’s Maintenance Management Plan.

Document maintenance conducted in accordance with the program’s Maintenance Management Plan (MMP).

Comply with and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives and general safe workplace standards.

Ensure security of facilities, information, equipment and systems

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

Certificate IV Avionics or Certificate IV in Electrical / Electronic / Information Technology.

Five years of experience in maintenance and/or Simulation environment.

Knowledge of flight simulation systems.

Knowledge of complex aircraft systems including Radar, Navigation, Instrumentation, Electronic Warfare, Air to Ground and Air to Air Weapons.

Knowledge of IT Network fundamentals and diagnostics and computing equipment maintenance

Able to interpret technical publications, drawings and data.

Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware/software faults

Experience in Managing a technical team or leadership training.

Advanced knowledge and demonstrated practical application of technical governance procedures.

Working knowledge of engineering, configuration management and logistics support requirements as they relate to Defence systems.

Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a NV2 Security clearance as needed. Eligibility can be found at https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-suitability

In return, we will support you with access to best practice tools, systems and processes while continually investing in your growth by providing tailored learning and development opportunities.

This is your opportunity to join the brightest minds in the nation working for the mission on leading-edge technology to deliver Australia’s most significant defence capabilities.

If you are looking to contribute to the mission that matters, click apply now or contact us at careers@raytheon.com.au

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