Operations and Maintenance Engineer

3020 NG Australia Pty Ltd.; Shire Of Exmouth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Additional annual leave

Novated car leases

Parental leave 18 weeks

Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking an Electrical/Systems/Mechatronics engineer to investigate complex technical issues in an operational environment. You will collaborate with a team of engineers, engage with suppliers and customers, and contribute to the documentation and engineering practices for a new mission system.

The role offers on-site work in Exmouth, WA with a Defence-focused, problem-solving culture and opportunities to grow technical capability.

Qualifications

• Electrical, Electronics, Systems, Mechatronics or RF engineering background.
• Reliability engineering experience is valued.
• Experience in defence, telecommunications, utilities or critical infrastructure helps.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical investigations to identify root causes and engineering outcomes.
• Assess problem reports and present recommendations for review.
• Improve reliability and performance of operating systems and infrastructure.
• Develop technical documentation to support new capabilities.
• Collaborate with operations, suppliers and customers to resolve technical challenges.

Skills

Electrical

Electronics

Systems

Mechatronics

RF

Reliability

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

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:

Based in Exmouth WA, you'll work within a small engineering team supporting a complex operational environment where technical issues need more than a quick fix. You'll investigate problems raised by operations and maintenance teams, assess potential solutions and develop engineering recommendations that improve system performance and reliability. A new mission system is also being introduced, giving you the opportunity to help build the documentation, technical knowledge and engineering practices that will support it. Not everything is fully established, so you'll need to be comfortable finding information, engaging with suppliers and customers, and working through problems where the answer isn't immediately obvious. This role offers a genuine mix of technical investigation, engineering analysis and solution development. You'll spend time both in the operational environment and behind the screen reviewing technical information, developing recommendations and supporting engineering decision-making. Working closely with a team of six engineers, you'll be trusted to contribute from day one while continuing to develop your technical capability. NV1 Security Clearance required, or ability to obtain and maintain. Candidates already holding a Baseline Security Clearance are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities In this position you will undertake:

• Technical investigations that identify root causes and lead to practical engineering outcomes.
• Engineering assessment of problem reports, with recommendations presented for review and approval.
• Reliability and performance improvements across operational systems and supporting infrastructure.
• Development of technical documentation and engineering knowledge to support new capability entering service.
• Collaboration with operations teams, suppliers and customers to resolve technical challenges and source critical information.
• Engineering input that supports informed decisions on system performance, maintenance and future improvements.

About You

You might be an Electrical, Electronics, Systems, Mechatronics, RF or Reliability Engineer with a few years of experience and an interest in understanding how complex systems actually work. Experience from Defence, telecommunications, utilities, mining, critical infrastructure or other operational engineering environments will translate well. You'll probably enjoy this role if you:

You'll probably enjoy this role if you:

• Like investigating technical issues rather than simply escalating them.
• Get satisfaction from working through problems that don't come with all the answers.
• Can balance engineering analysis with practical outcomes.
• Enjoy understanding how different systems interact and influence each other.
• Are comfortable reviewing technical information, identifying gaps and finding a path forward.
• Value being part of a close-knit team where your contribution is visible.
• Have a mindset of continuous learning and aren't afraid to ask questions when dealing with something unfamiliar.
• RF exposure would be beneficial but is not essential.

The hiring manager is open to engineers with approximately two to seven years of experience and is more interested in problem-solving capability, technical curiosity and engineering judgement than ticking every box.

Location: Exmouth, WA

Work Pattern: Full-time, on-site, Monday to Friday

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.

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.