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AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Protected (Baseline) TRAVEL: Yes,

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AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Protected (Baseline)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Join Northrop Grumman Australia and play a key role in supporting the Royal Australian Air Force's C-27J Spartan fleet.

This is a rare opportunity to combine technical leadership, aircraft design, airworthiness, certification and operational problem-solving while working on a live Defence aviation capability.

You'll be part of a highly regarded engineering team delivering critical design services, technical investigations, modifications and avionics solutions that help keep aircraft mission ready.

About the Role

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As a Principal Avionics Engineer, you'll support the continuing airworthiness and design activities of the C-27J Spartan platform.

Working alongside design, maintenance, airworthiness and operational stakeholders, you'll investigate complex aircraft issues, develop engineering solutions, support modifications and contribute to the ongoing safety and effectiveness of the fleet.

This role offers the opportunity to develop Engineering Authority and certification responsibilities while mentoring the next generation of engineers.

What We Offer

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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

Responsibilities

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→Lead technical investigations into aircraft avionics issues
→Develop and review aircraft modifications and repairs
→Support flight trials, testing and systems integration activities
→Conduct safety and risk assessments
→Provide specialist avionics advice to internal and external stakeholders
→Support airworthiness and certification activities
→Mentor and coach engineers across the team
→Contribute to engineering excellence and continuous improvement

You'll be an experienced aviation engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and wants to make a meaningful contribution to Defence capability.

You'll bring:

Degree-qualified Engineering credentials in Avionics, Electronics, Electrical or similar
Extensive aviation engineering experience
Exposure to aircraft certification, design, systems engineering or airworthiness
Knowledge of military or civil aviation regulations
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Desire to mentor and develop engineering capability

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.

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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