Northrop Grumman Australia

Defence

MaintenanceProgramEngineer

Australia FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Maintenance Program Engineer at Northrop Grumman Australia. Skills: Aviation engineering, Maintenance programs, Reliability, Airworthiness. Own SPA aircraft maintenance program. Sustain SPA aircraft maintenance program”

What You'll Achieve.

Keep aircraft safe; Keep aircraft available; Keep aircraft mission-ready; Reliability; Availability; Airworthiness

Industry & Context.

Defence
Problems you'll solve

Engineering judgement; Sound decisions

Eligibility Requirements

Australian Citizenship required, AU- Secret (NV1) clearance, Travel 10% of the time, On site at 34 Squadron, Not a remote engineering role, Relocation package available, FIFO cannot be considered, Satisfy police checks, Satisfy employment screening verification, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) applicable

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience in aviation engineering, Experience in sustainment, Experience in continuing airworthiness environments, Ability to obtain Defence security clearance, Australian Citizenship

Nice to Have

Exposure to maintenance programs, Exposure to CAMS, Exposure to reliability activities, Military experience, Civil aviation backgrounds

What You'll Do.

Own SPA aircraft maintenance program

Sustain SPA aircraft maintenance program

Perform CAM Services engineering activities

Assess technical issues

Assess emerging trends

Manage technical information

Manage maintenance strategies

Manage configuration impacts

Resolve issues pragmatically

Resolve issues safely

Contribute to engineering governance

Contribute to assurance activities

Contribute to Defence forums

Support continuous improvement

Support consistent engineering practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with operators; Work closely with technicians; Work directly with operators; Work directly with technicians; Engage confidently with stakeholders

Communication Scope

Credibility to engage confidently

Full 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** We are Northrop Grumman Australia. 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 Maintenance Program Engineer role sits at the point where engineering judgement meets daily operations. Based on site at 34 Squadron, you’ll take ownership of the Special Purpose Aircraft (SPA) maintenance program and reliability performance, working closely with operators, technicians and engineers to keep aircraft safe, available and mission‑ready. This is not a remote engineering role. You’ll be on site and trusted with real accountability, visibility of impact, and the authority to influence outcomes in a regulated Defence environment. For the right candidate, a relocation package is available to support a move to Canberra. FIFO cannot be considered. **Key Responsibilities** * Own and sustain the SPA aircraft maintenance program, with a focus on reliability, availability and airworthiness * Perform Continuing Airworthiness Management (CAM) Services engineering activities, including assessment of defects, technical issues and emerging trends * Manage technical information, maintenance strategies and configuration impacts * Work directly with operators and technicians to resolve issues pragmatically and safely * Contribute to engineering governance, assurance activities and Defence forums * Support continuous improvement and consistent engineering practices across the program **About You** You’re an experienced aviation engineer who values responsibil

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