Northrop Grumman Australia
Defence
MaintenanceProgramEngineer
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“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.
Engineering judgement; Sound decisions
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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