PrincipalEngineer-Mechanical&Structures

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. We have an opportunity for a **Principal Engineer, Mechanical & Structures** to provide senior engineering authority supporting the KC‑30A aircraft in service with the Royal Australian Air Force. **Your Role** This is a senior role for an experienced aerospace engineer who wants genuine ownership — trusted to independently review and approve engineering solutions, guide airworthiness decisions, and mentor engineers in a regulated 21J design environment. Your judgement carries weight here. The role is based in **Springfield, Greater Brisbane** , offering long‑term stability, strong engineering standards, and the chance to influence how a maturing Military Design Organisation operates. **Key Responsibilities** As a senior member of the Airframes team, you will provide technical leadership across mechanical and structures engineering activities, including: * independent review and approval of design artefacts, repairs and modifications * exercising delegated engineering authority across MDO, CAM and MTCH activities * assessing airworthiness issues, technical risks and system safety impacts * mentoring engineers and strengthening technical standards across the team * contributing to continuous improvement of engineering processes and governance **About You** You are an experienced aviation engineer with strong exposure to continuing airworthiness and design ass