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’re building a reputation as the place to be in Defence. Uniquely aligned to our nation’s strategic priorities, we are bringing to Australia leading-edge US capabilities that many can only imagine. We have an unparalleled local understanding of the needs of the ADF and an 800-strong team committed to doing the right thing for Australia and each other. No wonder we are increasingly recognised as a partner of choice for Defence, for industry and for those looking to define possible in their career.

Northrop Grumman Australia partners with the Royal Australian Air Force to provide through-life support for its fleet of C-27J Spartan Airlifter aircraft. The C-27J complements the Australian Defence Force’s existing Air Mobility fleet and provides airlift of people, equipment and supplies to support Humanitarian Disaster Relief and crisis response in Australia and nearby regions.

Your Role
As the C-27J Engineering and Technical Services Manager, you will be responsible for leading the programs engineering team focusing Continuing Airworthiness activities, You will also:

• Develop strategic, tactical and operational deliverables across key milestones and subsequent execution plans to ensure Northrop Grumman meets performance expectations of our customer
• Be accountable for the delivery of Continuing Airworthiness Management (CAM) services (CAMS), Design Organisation (DO) services, Military Type Certificate Holder (MTCH) services.
• Coordination of tasks/planning with other departments where necessary for tasks that have interdependencies with stakeholders outside of engineering (e.g. supply, field service or supply)
• Support Risk Management activities through provision of timely information regarding current activities

Working closely with the Program Manager, you will lead cross-functional collaboration, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support the execution of key program milestones.

About you

As an experienced Engineering Leader, you will have experience working with in a Through Life Support orgainsation and have

• Engineering or Technical Equivalent Degree Qualifications
• Experience in leading large geographically disbursed teams
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Experience working in a complex, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong understanding of entire product lifecycle and engineering best practices including delivery of Continuing Airworthiness (CA) service

What we Offer

Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.

• Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
• Purchased annual leave
• Salary packaging including novated car leases
• Generous paid parental leave
• Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Employee Assistance Program

Defining Possible is our mantra and we are committed to making sure that works for our people’s careers too. What’s Your Possible?

Defining Possible means something different to each one of us. What’s Your Possible?

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.

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.