Principal Avionics Engineer – Defence Aircraft

Northrop Grumman; Richmond Shire; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

2 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging

Parental leave 18 weeks

Volunteer leave

Wellbeing program

Employee assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Principal Avionics Engineer to support the C-27J Spartan fleet, lead investigations, and drive airworthiness and certification activities. You will mentor engineers and work with design, maintenance and operations teams to ensure mission readiness.

This senior role offers opportunities to develop Authority and certification responsibilities while advancing aerospace engineering capabilities within Defence programs.

Qualifications

• Degree-certified engineering credentials in avionics or related electrical disciplines.
• Extensive aviation engineering experience across design, airworthiness or certification.
• Knowledge of military or civil aviation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical investigations into aircraft avionics issues.
• Develop and review aircraft modifications and repairs.
• Support flight trials, testing and systems integration activities.
• Conduct safety and risk assessments.
• Provide specialist avionics advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support airworthiness and certification activities.
• Mentor and coach engineers across the team.
• Contribute to engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Aviation engineering

Avionics

Aircraft certification

Systems engineering

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree in Avionics/Electrical/Electronic

Job description

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Principal Avionics Engineer to support the C-27J Spartan fleet, lead investigations, and drive airworthiness and certification activities. You will mentor engineers and work with design, maintenance and operations teams to ensure mission readiness.

This senior role offers opportunities to develop Authority and certification responsibilities while advancing aerospace engineering capabilities within Defence programs.