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
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:
Northrop Grumman Australia is growing the Triton team and looking for an engineer who wants to be closer to the action, in this brand new role.
This isn’t a design role or a purely desk-based job. You’ll be the engineer maintenance turns to when something doesn’t go to plan, helping resolve real issues that directly impact whether the aircraft flies.
The MQ‑4C Triton is a high‑altitude, long‑endurance autonomous aircraft supporting surveillance and intelligence missions. In Australia, it’s still early in its lifecycle, so you’ll be solving problems as they emerge and helping shape how the platform is supported, working closely with local teams and US-based counterparts.
Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 AGSVA security clearance are mandatory to be considered for this opportunity.
**Key Responsibilities **
You won’t be following a script. You’ll be solving real engineering problems as they happen.
- Act as the primary point of contact for engineering support requests (RES)
- Investigate and resolve defects, faults and technical issues, often within 24–48 hours
- Provide clear, practical engineering advice and dispositions that maintenance can act on
- Build strong relationships with Tindal-based maintenance teams and coordinators
- Work with US Navy support teams to troubleshoot complex issues and improve system maturity
About You
You enjoy solving problems, not just documenting them.
- Experience in or alongside a maintenance organisation (Defence or civilian aviation)
- Comfortable working with ambiguous information and time-critical requests
- Able to turn technical problems into clear, practical actions
- Understand how engineering, maintenance and operations connect
- Motivated by work that has a direct impact on real-world operations
**What we Offer **
We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.
- Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
- Purchased 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 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.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact **_the•••••••@au.ngc.com_** NB Files cannot be sent to this address.
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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