Principal Avionics Engineer - Lead Airworthiness

Northrop Grumman; Richmond; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9‑Day Fortnight

Hybrid Working

Career Development

Additional Leave Options

18 Weeks Parental Leave

Salary Packaging

Health & Wellbeing Support

Meaningful Work

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Principal Avionics Engineer to shape the future of the C-27J Spartan and support continuing airworthiness, design activities and certification efforts.

You’ll work with design, maintenance, airworthiness and operational stakeholders to develop engineering solutions and contribute to the safety and effectiveness of the fleet, while mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in a relevant field (Avionics/Electronics/Electrical).
• Experience with aircraft certification, design, systems engineering or airworthiness.
• Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain NV1 clearance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Desire to mentor and develop engineering capability.

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

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Avionics engineering

Education

Engineering degree (Avionics/Electronics/Electrical)

Job description

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Principal Avionics Engineer to shape the future of the C-27J Spartan and support continuing airworthiness, design activities and certification efforts.

You’ll work with design, maintenance, airworthiness and operational stakeholders to develop engineering solutions and contribute to the safety and effectiveness of the fleet, while mentoring the next generation of engineers.