Principal Engineer – Mission Integration & Technical Authority

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Salary packaging/novated leasing

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is looking for a Principal Engineer to lead technical assurance across complex Defence programs. This senior role requires over 15 years of engineering experience and a solid understanding of compliance frameworks.

You will provide strategic direction, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate with Defence stakeholders to deliver mission-critical capabilities.

Benefits include flexible working conditions, competitive salary, and opportunities for career development in a certified Great Place to Work.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' engineering experience, including leadership of complex technical programs.
• Experience delivering systems engineering outcomes across the full lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of engineering governance, assurance, certification and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and assurance across multiple Defence programs.
• Act as Technical Authority, ensuring engineering standards and compliance frameworks are applied.
• Lead technical reviews, engineering assurance activities, and design governance across projects.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Systems engineering

Compliance frameworks

Technical direction

Education

Professional Engineer registration or eligibility

Job description

Dormont Manufacturing Co is looking for a Principal Engineer to lead technical assurance across complex Defence programs. This senior role requires over 15 years of engineering experience and a solid understanding of compliance frameworks.

You will provide strategic direction, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate with Defence stakeholders to deliver mission-critical capabilities.

Benefits include flexible working conditions, competitive salary, and opportunities for career development in a certified Great Place to Work.