Project Development Engineer

• Develop early‑stage cabin concepts, LOPAs and project scopes for new Qantas interior products.
• Translate technical requirements into clear documentation, drawings and costings for senior decision‑making.
• Collaborate with engineers, vendors and project teams to shape cabin solutions from concept to handover
• 12‑month fixed‑term contract based in Sydney, with potential for extension

At Qantas, we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive. We take pride in solving complex challenges together, supporting each other, and delivering safe and reliable operations for our customers. You’ll be part of a team that values initiative, collaboration and continuous improvement.

As a Project Development Engineer, you will be developing initial concepts and project scope for new cabin interiors and cabin reconfigurations, working within the Technical Services Team, responsible for providing new cabin products to the Qantas Group airlines.

Working with a specialist team of Engineers and Technical Officers, you will ensure the business is provided with detailed LOPAs (Location of Passenger Accommodation) drawings, project scoping documentation and costings to support business cases for the Qantas senior management team.  You will also support the broader Project Engineering team in the initial development phase of cabin interior projects, to ensure smooth handover to the formal project team

You’ll have:

• Professional Engineering degree qualifications in Avionics, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Structures or equivalent.
• Experience with Autocad / Draftsight is required.
• Experience with aircraft engineering drawings and LOPA development is highly desirable.
• Experience with design and development of aircraft cabin interiors for Boeing or Airbus aircraft is highly desirable.
• Experienced in working with vendors to develop aircraft cabin products is highly desirable.
• Experience with developing project costings and schedules
• Working knowledge of CASR Part 21 & Part 42 regulations. An understanding of EASA and FAA regulations is desirable.
• Prioritize and manage multiple conflicting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Proven organizational and communication skills, with an ability to translate complex technical information clearly and concisely.
• Highly developed skills in problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Commitment to being customer focused team member with flexibility and willingness to contribute to other business projects and interdisciplinary functions as required.
• Experience, hard work and inclusiveness are valued in our people. Put together, these will help you earn opportunities to do more.

Why Qantas? 

You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on-the-job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless. 

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel. 

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees.
• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.  We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply.  If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.  Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

If you’re ready to step into a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application and let’s explore how we go places together.

Applications close: Tuesday 24th of February 2026