System Safety Engineer

3020 NG Australia Pty Ltd.; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-Day Fortnight

Hybrid Working

Learning & Development

Parental leave

Health & Wellbeing

Vehicle Leasing

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a System Safety Engineer to join our Defence aviation programs in Australia. You will contribute to hazard identification, risk assessment, safety investigations and safety assurance activities, helping ensure aircraft safety across operations.

You will work with experienced specialists, build expertise in safety engineering, airworthiness and Defences capability while benefiting from leadership development and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree recognised by Engineers Australia.
• Approximately 5 years' System Safety experience, or equivalent engineering experience.
• Experience solving technical problems, conducting analysis and assessing risk.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-882 or Defence Aviation Safety Regulations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and communicate outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system safety assessments and risk analysis.
• Support hazard identification and hazard management activities.
• Develop safety cases, hazard logs and risk registers.
• Participate in safety reviews and investigations.
• Provide safety advice to engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with aviation safety and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to safety reporting and assurance activities.
• Assist in continuous improvement of safety programs.
• Actively participate in System Safety Working Groups.

Skills

System safety

Risk assessment

Hazard analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree recognised by Engineers Australia

Tools

MIL-STD-882

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 Build Your Future in Defence Aviation Engineering

About the Opportunity

As a System Safety Engineer, you'll work alongside experienced engineering and safety professionals supporting industry-leading Defence aviation programs. You'll contribute to hazard identification, risk assessment, safety investigations and safety assurance activities that help ensure aircraft remain safe to operate and maintain. This role is ideal for engineers looking to build expertise in safety engineering, airworthiness and Defence capability while being supported by experienced specialists and leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct system safety assessments and risk analysis
• Support hazard identification and hazard management activities
• Develop and contribute to safety cases, hazard logs and risk registers
• Participate in safety reviews and investigations
• Provide safety advice to engineering teams
• Support compliance with aviation safety and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to safety reporting and assurance activities
• Assist in the continuous improvement of safety programs
• Actively participate in System Safety Working Groups and other safety forums.

What We Offer

• No Two Days Are the Same – Work across a variety of engineering and safety challenges on a high-profile Defence program.
• 9-Day Fortnight & Hybrid Working – Greater flexibility to balance work, study, family and personal commitments.
• Learn From Experienced Specialists – Join a supportive team committed to helping you grow your technical capability and confidence.
• Career Development – Further education support, leadership development programs, professional memberships and unlimited access to online learning.
• Additional Leave Options – Purchase up to two weeks additional annual leave, plus volunteer and enhanced Defence Reservist leave.
• 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – Supporting you and your family through every stage of life.
• Salary Packaging Benefits – Including novated vehicle leasing options.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Access to wellbeing initiatives and our Employee Assistance Program.
• Meaningful Work – Contribute to the safe operation of critical Defence aviation capability.

About You

We're interested in capable engineers with a curious mindset, strong problem-solving skills and a desire to continue developing their career. You'll ideally bring:

• An Engineering degree recognised by Engineers Australia
• Approximately 5 years' System Safety experience, or equivalent relevant Engineering experience
• Experience solving technical problems, conducting analysis and assessing risk
• An understanding of safety standards such as MIL-STD-882 or a familiarity of the Defence Aviation Safety Regulations
• The ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, sharing knowledge and guidance in the System Safety domain
• Communication skills to present outcomes and recommendations based on analysis conducted
• Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance

Additional Requirements

• 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.

Our Values

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.

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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.