Senior Engineer - Mechanical and Structures

Northrop Grumman; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

2 weeks extra annual leave

Salary packaging

Parental leave 18 weeks

Volunteer and Reservist Leave

Health & Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA) is seeking an Aerospace/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer to support aircraft sustainment, investigations and airworthiness. The role will involve translating complex technical information into practical engineering outcomes across the KC-30A program.

You will have opportunities to mentor engineers, shape governance, and influence processes while working in a Defence environment.

Qualifications

• You are an Aerospace, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineer with experience in aviation, sustainment, airworthiness or other regulated engineering environments.
• Experience in Defence or aviation is highly regarded, but we’ll consider engineers from other regulated industries with strong fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support across aircraft sustainment, technical investigations and airworthiness activities.
• Assess technical information from Airbus and other stakeholders and translate it into practical engineering outcomes.
• Contribute to modifications, engineering change and continuous improvement initiatives across the program.
• Support and mentor less experienced engineers while helping build team capability.
• Influence engineering processes and ways of working within a complex Defence aviation environment.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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

This role sits within the KC-30A Engineering & Technical Services team and plays an important part in keeping the fleet safe, compliant and available for operations.

You’ll work across aircraft sustainment, engineering investigations, technical information reviews and modification activities, providing the engineering judgement that helps turn complex technical information into practical outcomes. The role also offers the opportunity to mentor developing engineers, contribute to engineering governance and help shape how engineering support is delivered across the program.

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

• Provide engineering support across aircraft sustainment, technical investigations and airworthiness activities.
• Assess technical information from Airbus and other stakeholders, translating it into practical engineering outcomes.
• Contribute to modifications, engineering change and continuous improvement initiatives across the program.
• Support and mentor less experienced engineers while helping build team capability.
• Influence engineering processes and ways of working within a complex Defence aviation environment.

About You

You’re an Aerospace, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineer with experience in aviation, sustainment, airworthiness or other highly regulated engineering environments.

You enjoy solving technical problems, working with a broad range of stakeholders and seeing the real‑world impact of engineering decisions. Just as importantly, you’re someone who can provide guidance to others, share knowledge and help lift capability across the team.

Experience in Defence or aviation is highly regarded, but we’ll also consider engineers from other regulated industries who bring strong engineering fundamentals and a willingness to learn.

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 NorthropGrumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds.

We are particularly proud of our commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and TorresStraitIslander people as demonstrated through our Second Innovate RAP (2024-2026), and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and TorresStraitIslander people and Veterans to apply to join our team.

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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