Engineer - Mechanical and Structures

Northrop Grumman; Ipswich City; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Additional annual leave

Novated car leases

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Volunteer & Reservist Leave

Health & wellbeing program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a recent Aerospace, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineer to join the Engineering & Technical Services team in Queensland. You will gain exposure to aircraft sustainment, engineering investigations and Defence aviation processes while working with experienced engineers who will help build your capability.

The role is based in Springfield or Pinkenba with hybrid working and a 9 day fortnight option.

Qualifications

• Recent Aerospace, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering graduate with 1–3 years' experience.
• Ability to learn quickly, work well with others and apply university learning to real engineering challenges.
• Willingness to gain and retain Defence-specific clearance and work in Defence aviation context.

Responsibilities

• Work with experienced aerospace engineers to develop capability across aircraft sustainment and airworthiness.
• Link Airbus engineering information with technicians maintaining the KC-30A fleet.
• Contribute to engineering investigations, maintenance improvements and technical problem-solving.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics

Job description

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

We are Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA).

Our 800 strong team is leveraging unparalleled global resources to deliver sovereign Defence capability aligned to the Government’s priorities across Aeronautics, Mission Critical Systems, Space and Guided Weapons. As we build our business and our capabilities, we are also developing a reputation as a great place to work. Help us define what is possible for our nation and for your career.

The Role

Attention Aerospace, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineers early in your careers, this is the kind of role that can accelerate your development far beyond what you'd typically find in a post graduate or junior engineering positions.

You'll be part of the Engineering & Technical Services team, helping connect technical information from the OEM and other stakeholders with the technicians and maintainers who keep the aircraft fleet operating safely and effectively. Rather than being given a narrow piece of work, you'll gain exposure to aircraft sustainment, engineering investigations, modifications, technical information reviews and Defence aviation processes while working alongside experienced engineers who will actively help build your capability.

The team is also introducing new Defence‑specific systems and processes, creating opportunities to contribute ideas, influence how work is done and develop an understanding of aircraft sustainment from the ground up.

This role is based in Springfield or Pinkenba (Brisbane Airport), Queensland. Hybrid working, and a 9 day fortnight option available.

Australian Citizenship and the ability to gain and retain NV1 clearance is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced aerospace engineers and build your capability across aircraft sustainment, airworthiness and technical support.
• Act as the link between Airbus engineering information and the technicians maintaining the KC-30A fleet.
• Contribute to engineering investigations, maintenance improvements and technical problem-solving that support aircraft availability.
• Help shape new Defence‑specific systems and processes while gaining exposure to how a major sustainment program operates.
• Develop the knowledge, experience and engineering authority needed to progress your career within Defence aviation.

About You

You're likely a recent Aerospace, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering graduate with one to three years' experience.

You might have picked up some experience through an internship, placement, part-time role or graduate position, but you don't need years of aviation experience behind you. What matters most is your willingness to learn, work well with others and apply what you've learned at university to real engineering challenges.

You'll enjoy this role if you're naturally curious, like understanding how things work, and are keen to learn from experienced engineers while building a career in aviation or Defence.

What we Offer

• Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
• Purchased additional annual leave – 2 weeks
• Salary packaging including novated car leases
• Generous paid parental leave – 18 Weeks
• Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Employee Assistance Program

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.

Additional Notes

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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