Northrop Grumman has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join the KC-30A Engineering & Technical Services (E&TS) team in direct support of NGA sustainment programs. As a Senior Mechanical and Structures Engineer, you will use your strong technical acumen in support of aircraft airworthiness, safety, availability, reliability, maintainability, mission success, and life cycle costs goals. Additionally, you will co-ordinate investigations into aircraft system deficiencies, within your technical discipline while mentoring junior staff.
What we Offer:
- A collaborative team environment with a focus on people first. Working alongside a client that values the work of its partners
- Flexible work arrangements, and a family friendly environment that truly values work life balance
- Ongoing career progression opportunities – this role has a clear pathway to leadership opportunities
- Generous leave entitlements with additional leave purchase options, plus reservist leave, and other salary sacrifice options
- Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs
- Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A strong technical background, able to build rapport with technicians and engineers.
- Bachelor of Engineering (Aeronautical / Aerospace / Mechanical / Electrical / Avionics / Mechatronics)
- Background in the military would be advantageous; however, industry adjacent experience is also highly valued
- Knowledge of configuration management, airworthiness regulation, and certification concepts utilised by ADF and/or civil operators
- Experience as a Professional Engineer or Technician within the aviation industry or demonstrated experience managing the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft type
- Leadership experience, ideally across multi-discipline teams
- Experience working on aviation programs essential
Want to learn more about the role? Contact Eve Mountney at [email protected]
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
Skills Required
- Australian citizenship
- AU-Secret (NV1) security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Avionics, or Mechatronics
- Strong technical background able to build rapport with technicians and engineers
- Experience as a Professional Engineer or Technician or demonstrated experience managing continuing airworthiness of an aircraft type
- Experience working on aviation programs
- Knowledge of configuration management, airworthiness regulation, and certification concepts used by ADF and/or civil operators
- Leadership experience, ideally across multi-discipline teams
- Background in the military (advantageous)
