Engineer - Maintenance Programs & Reliability

Northrop Grumman; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Salary packaging

Flexible working

Parental leave

Health & Wellbeing

Employee Assistance

Employee Discounts

Employee Recognition

Online training

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking an Engineer, Maintenance Programs & Reliability to analyse maintenance and operational data, investigate reliability issues and contribute to the KC-30A maintenance program. You will collaborate with Defence stakeholders, maintenance teams and OEMs to improve aircraft availability, safety and performance.

You’ll bring a Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Avionics, plus at least two years in aviation, strong analytical skills and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum two years aviation industry experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain Australian Defence Security Clearance (NV1).
• Experience in aircraft sustainment or Defence aviation is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Analyse aircraft reliability and performance data.
• Investigate technical defects and maintenance trends.
• Support maintenance program reviews, updates and optimisation initiatives.
• Contribute to airworthiness, integrity and sustainment activities.
• Collaborate with Defence, OEMs and internal engineering teams to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Avionics or related

Job description

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

Join Northrop Grumman Australia and help deliver critical engineering outcomes that keep the Royal Australian Air Force's KC-30A fleet mission-ready. Working within the Maintenance Programs & Reliability team, you'll use engineering analysis and operational data to optimise aircraft maintenance programs, improve fleet reliability and support Defence capability outcomes.

Your role:

As an Engineer, Maintenance Programs & Reliability, you'll analyse maintenance and operational data, investigate reliability issues and contribute to the ongoing development of the KC-30A Aircraft Maintenance Program. Working closely with Defence stakeholders, maintenance teams and technical specialists, you'll help improve aircraft availability, safety and performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analysing aircraft reliability and performance data.
• Investigating technical defects and maintenance trends.
• Supporting maintenance program reviews, updates and optimisation initiatives.
• Contributing to airworthiness, integrity and sustainment activities.
• Collaborating with Defence, OEMs and internal engineering teams to deliver operational outcomes.

About you:

You are a motivated engineer with a passion for aviation and solving complex technical problems. You enjoy working with data, engaging with stakeholders and contributing to outcomes that matter.

You’ll bring:

• A Bachelor of Engineering (or equivalent) in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Avionics or a related discipline.
• At least two years' aviation industry experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance (NV1).

Experience in aircraft sustainment, maintenance programs, reliability engineering or Defence aviation will be highly regarded.

Be part of something bigger. Join a team that pioneers innovation, supports Defence capability and delivers meaningful work with real-world impact.

What we offer:

Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.

• Professional development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
• Salary packaging including novated car leases and the option to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working, 9 day fortnights, volunteer leave and varying start and finish times to suit your family needs
• 18 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid reservist leave
• We offer all employees access to our Health & Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance program
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Recognition Program

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