AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Protected (Baseline)

TRAVEL: No

Description

We’re building a reputation as the place to be in Defence. Uniquely aligned to our nation’s strategic priorities, we are bringing to Australia leading-edge US capabilities that many can only imagine. We have an unparalleled local understanding of the needs of the ADF and an 800-strong team committed to doing the right thing for Australia and each other. No wonder we are increasingly recognised as a partner of choice for Defence, for industry and for those looking to define possible in their career.

Since 2001, Northrop Grumman has delivered Through-Life Support to the Royal Australian Air Force’s 34 Squadron located at RAAF Fairbairn in Canberra. The high-performing Northrop Grumman SPA (Special Purpose Aircraft) team is comprised of approximately 50 staff who provide all levels of maintenance, training and logistics support to the fleet of two Boeing BBJ’s and three Dassault Falcon 7X’s Business Jets.

Your Role

As Aerospace Engineer – Structures within our Special Purpose Aircraft team, you will:

• Provide Aerospace related design, analysis and other technical support services
• Process technical information, repair and modification designs to meet aircraft availability needs.
• Mentor staff and help to establish the standardisation of process and analysis methods.
• Develop compliance assessment reports for repairs and modifications.

About You

• Qualified Engineer in an aviation related discipline with demonstrated experience as a professional engineer within the aviation industry.
• Experience in using document/configuration management and project management tools.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills is essential for success in this position.
• Knowledge of the ISO 9001 standards framework and DASR Part 21J is highly desirable

What we Offer

Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.

• Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
• Purchased annual leave
• Salary packaging including novated car leases
• Generous paid parental leave
• Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
• Health & Wellbeing program

• Employee Assistance Program

Defining Possible is our mantra and we are committed to making sure that works for our people’s careers too. What’s Your Possible?

Everyone Matters
Doing the right thing and sharing success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds.

We are particularly proud of our commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as demonstrated through our Second Innovate RAP (2024-2026), and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Veterans to apply to join our team.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.