Certification Lead Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Certification Lead Engineer in Adelaide to lead airworthiness, certification, system safety and design assurance activities for a high‑end unmanned aerospace capability.

You will head a multidisciplinary team, work with Defence and industry partners, and ensure compliant and effective delivery of design changes and engineering solutions. An engineering degree and defence/aerospace experience are required, with a TSPV clearance being highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and significant Defence or aerospace experience.
• Proven leadership of technical or engineering teams.
• Experience in aviation certification, modification and repair activities.
• Strong knowledge of airworthiness and system safety principles.
• Working knowledge of DASR requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for airworthiness, certification, system safety and design assurance activities.
• Collaborate with Defence and industry stakeholders to deliver design changes and engineering solutions.
• Manage delivery with direct reports and develop a high-performing engineering team.

Skills

Leadership

Aviation certification

Airworthiness & safety

DASR knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Defence/aerospace experience

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Certification Lead Engineer Northrop Grumman•Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Join Northrop Grumman Australia and lead the engineering certification activities supporting one of Australia's most advanced unmanned aerospace capabilities.

As the Certification Lead Engineer, you'll lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for airworthiness, certification, system safety and design assurance activities. Working closely with Defence and industry stakeholders, you'll ensure safe, compliant and effective delivery of design changes, repairs and engineering solutions. This is a genuine leadership role with 4 direct reports and responsibility for developing a high‑performing team of engineering specialists.

About You

You will bring:

• Engineering degree and significant Defence or aerospace experience
• Proven leadership of technical or engineering teams
• Experience in aviation certification, modification and repair activities
• Strong knowledge of airworthiness and system safety principles
• Working knowledge of DASR requirements
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Candidates must be able to achieve a TSPV security clearance to work in this role. Candidates who already have this clearance or a clearance at Baseline or NV1/NV2 will be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

• Work on a nationally significant Defence capability
• Lead a highly skilled engineering team
• Influence the future of UAS certification in Australia
• Collaborate with Defence, OEM and international partners
• Access outstanding career development opportunities within a global defence organisation

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.

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