Defence Aviation System Safety Engineer | Hybrid

Northrop Grumman; Richmond Shire; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied challenges

Hybrid working

Specialist mentorship

Career development

Additional leave

Parental leave 18w

Salary packaging

Wellbeing support

Meaningful work

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Australia is seeking a System Safety Engineer to support Defence aviation programs. You will identify and manage risks to ensure safe operation of aircraft, and work with a collaborative team that values mentoring, hybrid work, a 9-day fortnight and ongoing professional growth.

The role focuses on hazard identification, risk assessment, safety cases and safety assurance to help keep aircraft safe and compliant with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Around 5 years System Safety experience, or equivalent engineering experience.
• Experience solving technical problems, conducting analysis and assessing risk.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-882 or Defence Aviation Safety Regulations.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication of outcomes and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system safety assessments and risk analysis.
• Support hazard identification and hazard management.
• Develop safety cases, hazard logs and risk registers.
• Participate in safety reviews and investigations.
• Provide safety guidance to engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with aviation safety and regulatory requirements.
• Support safety reporting and assurance activities.
• Contribute to continuous safety program improvement.
• Engage in System Safety Working Groups and safety forums.

Skills

System Safety

Hazard Analysis

Risk Assessment

Safety Standards

Education

Engineering degree recognised by Engineers Australia

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Australia is seeking a System Safety Engineer to support Defence aviation programs. You will identify and manage risks to ensure safe operation of aircraft, and work with a collaborative team that values mentoring, hybrid work, a 9-day fortnight and ongoing professional growth.

The role focuses on hazard identification, risk assessment, safety cases and safety assurance to help keep aircraft safe and compliant with regulatory standards.