Airworthiness Certification Engineer – F-35 Programs (Onsite)

Amentum; Port Stephens Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum's Air Combat Systems Program Office (ACSPO) in Williamtown/Newcastle is seeking a Technical Certification Engineer to support Australia’s F‑35A capability development and sustainment. You will lead certification activities and coordinate with Defence and industry to maintain certification status.

The role requires a tertiary engineering qualification and NV1 clearance, with responsibilities spanning requirements, design, integration, verification and validation, and risk‑based advisory

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering (Bachelor or equivalent).
• Experience in aircraft certification, including Type Certification, Configuration Management, and MIL‑HDBK‑516C compliance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to produce high-quality technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver aircraft certification activities, including configuration and software changes with Defence and industry stakeholders.
• Plan and coordinate Type certification activities to support capability upgrades and maintain certification status.
• Review and assess airworthiness documentation and compliance evidence to align with standards.
• Prepare and maintain key certification documents, including compliance checklists and airworthiness papers.
• Provide engineering advice across requirements, design, integration, V&V, and test and evaluation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Airworthiness certification experience

Risk-based engineering advice

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor or equivalent)

Job description

Amentum's Air Combat Systems Program Office (ACSPO) in Williamtown/Newcastle is seeking a Technical Certification Engineer to support Australia’s F‑35A capability development and sustainment. You will lead certification activities and coordinate with Defence and industry to maintain certification status.

The role requires a tertiary engineering qualification and NV1 clearance, with responsibilities spanning requirements, design, integration, verification and validation, and risk‑based advisory