Principal Engineer - Mechanical / Structures

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Pinkenba, QLD, Australia · Engineering Mult-Func

Principal Engineer (Mechanical/Structures) to support Through Life Sustainment (TLS) and Configuration Item (CI) Management activities for the KC-30A Weapons System, focusing on Airframe Structures, Propulsion Systems, Cabin Interiors, and other Mechanical Systems. Responsibilities include providing technical assistance to Base Maintenance, supporting Line Maintenance, and engaging in Continuing Airworthiness activities. The role also involves technical leadership and mentorship within the engineering team.

What you'd actually do

  1. support the delivery of Through Life Sustainment (TLS) and Configuration Item (CI) Management activities associated with the Structural and Mechanical aspects of the KC-30A Weapons System
  2. provide technical assistance (in accordance with request) to Base Maintenance on behalf of Air Mobility Group (AMG) A93 as the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO)
  3. support to the associated Supply / Procurement teams
  4. support Line Maintenance (33SQN) or other Continued / Continuing Airworthiness activities
  5. act as a technical leader and mentor within the E&TS team

Skills

Required

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Structures Engineering
  • Through Life Sustainment (TLS)
  • Configuration Item (CI) Management
  • Airframe Structures
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Cabin Interiors
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Continuing Airworthiness Management
  • DASR 21
  • DASR M
  • Technical Leadership
  • Mentorship

Nice to have

  • Relocation assistance
  • Travel (10%)

What the JD emphasized

  • AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
  • AU- Secret (NV1)