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Avionics Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Edinburgh
1 month ago
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AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

Northrop Grumman's MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) provides real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) over vast ocean and coastal regions. The aircraft can fly for more than 24 hours at a time, at an altitude above 55,000 feet and an operational range of 8,200 nautical miles. Australia is a cooperative program partner in the Triton program which consists of the US Navy, Royal Australian Air Force and Northrop Grumman.

Your Role:

As the Avionics Engineer, you will provide Aerospace related designs, analysis and other technical support services. You will also be responsible for:

  • Management and Administration in accordance with Northrop Grumman Work Instructions

  • Development, Review and approval of engineering instruments before release to customers

  • Provide Engineering Support

  • Manage the delegated personal scope of the engineering workflow and backlog in coordination

  • Investigate, report and communicate engineering compliance issues to the Engineering and TechnicalServices Manager

  • Provide support and knowledge in the Continuing Airworthiness Support

About You:

As an experienced Aircraft Engineer, you must have:

  • Experience as a Professional Engineer within the Aviation industry

  • Experience and Knowledge around document/configuration management and project management tools

  • Experience in mentoring and coaching technical staff

Desirable but not essential:

  • Direct technical experience inan aircraft related through Life Support Program

  • Commerical/ Business management Acumen

  • Experience with other Defence Contractors

What we Offer:

We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.

  • 18 weeks paid parental leave

  • Flexible Working Options including - Hybrid Working, 9-day Fortnights, Volunteer leave, Varying start and Finish times to suit your family needs.

  • 2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave

  • Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs

  • Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option

  • Ongoing career progression opportunities- leadership development, education support, ongoing career growth through internal movement

Who we are:

At Northrop Grumman Australia, we have been defining possible for the ADF for over 20 years. Our commitment to safeguarding Australia’s future by delivering pioneering technology is only matched by our commitment to building a great place to work and supporting each other.

Everyone Matters:

Wherever you are in your career, we have a range of policies and initiatives in place to help you define possible based on your individual needs. A variety of initiatives support STEM education, veterans, communities and the environment. And our thriving Employee Resource Groups also enable our people to share common interest in such areas as veterans, gender and young professionals.

What's Your Possible?

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 verifi cation


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