We are Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA). Our 800 strong team is leveraging unparalleled global resources to deliver sovereign Defence capability aligned to the Government’s priorities across Aeronautics, Mission Critical Systems, Space and Guided Weapons. As we build our business and our capabilities, we are also developing a reputation as a great place to work. Help us define what is possible for our nation and for your career.
The Role:
Australia's sovereign solid rocket motor capability can’t be built by a single factory or supplier. It will be built by developing an home-grown, industrial ecosystem capable of supporting production for decades to come.
Northrop Grumman Australia is helping establish the nation's sovereign solid rocket motor manufacturing capability through the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) enterprise. This role will play a key part in developing the Australian supplier network needed to support this future production.
You'll work across Australian industry, program leadership, engineering teams and Northrop Grumman US specialists to identify capability gaps, develop suppliers and build the manufacturing capacity needed to support future production requirements.
The suppliers are not all there yet. Some have capability today but need support to scale. Others have the foundations but require qualification, certification and investment before they can play a meaningful role in the supply chain. Your focus is helping industry move from potential to capability, and then capability to production readiness.
Working backwards from future manufacturing milestones, you'll help shape the plans, partnerships and supplier development activities needed to support Australia's long-term sovereign manufacturing objectives.
Brisbane or Canberra based. Hybrid working and a 9 day fortnight option available.
Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 security clearance is mandatory.
Key Responsibilities
- Build relationships across industry, government and internal program teams to strengthen Australia's future manufacturing capability.
- Work with suppliers to understand capability gaps and support their journey towards production readiness.
- Coordinate conversations between technical specialists, program teams and industry partners to keep qualification and development activities moving forward.
- Align supplier development plans with future production and capability requirements.
- Support Australian Industry Capability (AIC) commitments and reporting.
- Keep complex stakeholder groups connected, informed and focused on the same outcomes.
About You
You might come from Defence, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, industry development or major project environments.
The common thread is your ability to build trusted relationships and navigate complex stakeholder networks.
You'll likely enjoy:
- Bringing together people with different priorities and helping them work towards a common goal.
- Building long-term relationships with industry partners and suppliers.
- Turning broad objectives into practical plans and actions.
- Working across technical and non-technical stakeholder groups.
- Seeing the bigger picture while keeping momentum behind delivery.
You won’t need to be the deepest technical expert in the room. Our engineers will support the technical complexity. Your strength is connecting the right people, asking the right questions and helping move important work forward.
What we Offer
We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.
- Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
- Purchased annual leave – 2 weeks
- Salary packaging including novated car leases
- Generous paid parental leave – 18 Weeks
- Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
- Health & Wellbeing program
- Employee Assistance Program
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.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact the•••••••@au.ngc.com NB Files cannot be sent to this address.
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.
We are proud to be WORK180 accredited – check us out here Northrop Grumman Australia | WORK180 Endorsed Employer
Skills Required
- Australian citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Secret security clearance
- Successful police checks and employment screening verification
- Compliance with applicable ITAR requirements
- Background in defence, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, industry development, or major project environments
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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