Cross Services Technical Lead Edinburgh, SA About the opportunity Airbus has an opportunity for a passionate person to join our Edinburgh team as the Cross Services Technical Lead in support of the P-8A Poseidon. Based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, Airbus work with multiple agencies to support the P-8 Poseidon Platform. The P-8A Poseidon is a purpose-built military aircraft using advanced sensors and state-of-the-art mission systems to provide maritime surveillance and response capability to Defence. About the role Airbus Australia Pacific is seeking a Cross Services Technical Lead to join our Surveillance and Response Program. This is a pivotal technical leadership and coordination role within the P-8A Support Services team, directly supporting the P-8A Through Life Support (TLS) sustainment prime contractor, Boeing Defence Australia (BDA). As the Technical Lead, you will act as a bridge between complex engineering requirements and operational delivery. You will focus on delivering high-quality technical support to ensure the ongoing airworthiness and operational effectiveness of the P-8 capability for the Australian Defence Force. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will balance technical oversight with team coordination to meet rigorous customer requirements: Technical Oversight: Manage incoming technical correspondence, Support and Test Equipment (S&TE) design changes, and Maintenance Requirements Determination (MRD) activities. Task Coordination: Assist the Team Lead with workload balancing, task prioritisation, and the coordination of routine and non-routine engineering activities. Process Excellence: Drive standardisation and continuous improvement through the simplification and optimisation of processes while ensuring strict compliance with DASR and company regulations. Engineering Support: Perform technical investigations of problems emanating from the OEM, maintenance, or operating environments and manage data files within Product Lifecycle Management Tools (PLMT). Customer Advocacy: Establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand priorities and provide expert engineering advice. About you We are looking for a professional who pairs deep technical expertise in aviation with the "soft skills" required to lead and influence in a matrix environment. Technical Expertise: A Bachelor of Engineering (Maintenance/Airworthiness) or an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer qualification (Avionics, Mechanical, or Structures). 5-8 years of technical experience in aircraft maintenance engineering (Part 145), CAM (Part M), or design engineering (Part 21J). Superior knowledge of DASR, EMAR, or CASA legislation. Experience with Reliability Engineering, Technical Publications, and Configuration Management. Personal & Leadership Skills: Stakeholder Management: A strong customer-service mindset with the ability to build long-lasting, collaborative relationships with peers and customers. Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to resolve high-level service issues and clear "road-blocks" for the technical team. Communication: A straightforward and open communicator who can convey complex technical messages clearly and persuasively. Adaptability: Proven ability to manage multiple complex activities concurrently across various business units. Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and customer satisfaction Why us Here at Airbus, we offer a holistic, competitive framework that recognises performance and rewards outcomes. This includes offering you meaningful benefits that support your health and wellbeing, your work life balance and your bank balance. Some of our benefits include: Flexible working could include options such as hybrid working, 9-day fortnight and flexible hours - Let us know what flexibility means to you! Shopping discounts across hundreds of retailers Generous parental leave entitlements Travel discounts for flights, rental cars and accommodation Novated leasing options with two providers Free onsite Physiotherapist Free onsite confidential counsellor Free onsite parking A commitment to your professional development through classroom and online learning Values driven leadership focussed on employee and customer experience * Employee health plans and corporate discounts (via Bupa), access to Defence Health as a DISP member company Applicants must be eligible for a high-level Australian Government Security Clearance and have the capacity to satisfy pre-employment medical screening which may include drug and alcohol testing. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply. About Airbus With employees at multiple sites across Australia and New Zealand, Airbus Australia has access to the financial strength and expertise of Airbus Helicopters and Airbus. Airbus Australia maintains the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon, the MC-55A Peregrine and C-130J Hercules transports and the Royal New Zealand Air Force's C-130s. The company supports the ARH Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters for the Army. Airbus Australia delivers new Airbus Helicopters machines and supports more than 500 aircraft through a network of local facilities. The company is recognised as a leader in propeller and engine maintenance. If it sounds like a role for you apply now! Applications close: 17 February 2026
