Systems Engineer (Integration & Test)

Northrop Grumman; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Remote living allowances

Professional development and training

Travel allowance

Novated car lease

Parental leave

Volunteer and Reservist leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA) is seeking an engineer to support integration, verification and testing of a complex Defence communications capability. The role involves hands-on problem solving with engineers and technicians, and working across hardware, software and infrastructure.

Based in Exmouth, you will contribute to system acceptance, operational readiness and government-led test programs, while engaging with stakeholders across Australia and the United States.

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering, integration, testing, verification or validation within Defence or a similar complex technical environment.
• Ability to move between hands-on problem solving, technical analysis and engineering documentation.
• Curiosity and comfort with problems that aren’t obvious.
• Team collaboration and contribution to a small team.
• Membership with Engineers Australia or eligibility to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Support integration, verification and testing across complex communications and mission systems.
• Investigate technical issues with engineers and technicians to identify practical solutions.
• Contribute to system acceptance, operational readiness and government-led test programs.
• Review technical procedures and artefacts to support quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with local and remote stakeholders across Australia and the United States.

Skills

Systems engineering

Integration

Testing

Verification

Validation

Defence environment

Education

Engineering degree

Job 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:

Based in Exmouth, you'll help bring a major Defence communications capability into service through integration, verification and testing activities across hardware, software and infrastructure. It's a role for someone who enjoys getting beyond the paperwork, working alongside technicians and engineers to solve problems, investigate issues and see systems perform in the real world.

The program is still growing, which means the work continues to evolve. You'll have the opportunity to contribute across testing, maintenance support, systems engineering and operational readiness while building experience that is difficult to get in more narrowly defined engineering roles.

Exmouth is an opportunity to trade traffic and long commutes for a coastal lifestyle while working on a genuinely complex Defence program. The site is only minutes from town, and many people who relocate find the combination of meaningful work, outdoor lifestyle and close-knit community becomes a major reason they stay.

Australian Citizenship and NV1 security clearance required, or ability to obtain and maintain.

Key Responsibilities

• Support integration, verification and testing activities across complex communications and mission systems.
• Investigate technical issues and work with engineers and technicians to identify practical solutions.
• Contribute to system acceptance, operational readiness and government-led test programs.
• Review technical procedures, documentation and engineering artefacts to support quality outcomes.
• Work closely with local and remote stakeholders across Australia and the United States.

About You

You might be an Avionics, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineer with a few years' experience, or you may already be working in aviation, sustainment, technical services or a maintenance support environment.

We're interested in people who:

• Have experience in systems engineering, integration, testing, verification or validation within Defence or another complex technical environment.
• Enjoy moving between hands-on problem solving, technical analysis and engineering documentation.
• Are naturally curious and comfortable working through problems that don't always have obvious answers.
• Like collaborating with others and contributing to a small team where everyone plays a part.
• Are looking for broader exposure, genuine ownership and the opportunity to help shape a growing capability.
• Hold, or are eligible for, membership with Engineers Australia.

This role is likely to appeal to engineers from Defence, SATCOM, radar, communications, ground systems or electronic systems environments who want more variety, more technical ownership and greater exposure to integration and test activities.

What we Offer

• Generous relocation package and remote living allowances.
• Extra personal leave for medical travel.
• Professional Development - further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
• Purchased extra annual leave - 2 weeks
• Travel Allowance (return flights annually)
• Salary packaging including novated car leases
• Generous paid parental leave - 18 Weeks
• Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

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.

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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