Defence System Safety Engineer – Hybrid, 9-Day Fortnight

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9‑Day Fortnight

Hybrid Working

Career Development

Health & Wellbeing

Parental Leave

Salary Packaging

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Australia is seeking a System Safety Engineer to support Defence aviation programs, identifying and managing risks to safe operation of military aircraft. You will work with experienced engineers in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

This role offers hybrid working, a 9-day fortnight, career development opportunities and generous leave options as part of a Defence sector team.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Approx. 5 years System Safety experience or equivalent engineering background.
• Experience solving technical problems, risk analysis and safety investigations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

System Safety

Risk Analysis

Hazard Identification

Safety Case Development

Hazard Logs

Education

Engineering degree (Engineers Australia)

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Australia is seeking a System Safety Engineer to support Defence aviation programs, identifying and managing risks to safe operation of military aircraft. You will work with experienced engineers in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

This role offers hybrid working, a 9-day fortnight, career development opportunities and generous leave options as part of a Defence sector team.