Technical Assessor

Requisition ID: R

• Category: Manufacturing and Production
• Location: Edinburgh Parks, South Australia, Australia
• Clearance Type: Secret (NV1)
• Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1

We're building something special here in Australia. Committed to safeguarding our Country's future by solving the toughest problems in Aeronautics, Space, and Mission Systems, we're investing in our business, growing our capabilities, and nurturing a great reputation as the place to be in Defence. 'Defining Possible' is our mantra and we are committed to making sure that's as relevant for our people as for our customers.

Northrop Grumman's MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) provides real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) over vast ocean and coastal regions. The aircraft can fly for more than 24 hours at a time, at an altitude above 55,000 feet and an operational range of 8,200 nautical miles.

Your Role:

This critical role is responsible for providing technical logistic assessment, codification and cataloguing and maintenance of all items expected to be required by both the Customer and Northrop Grumman Systems. Similarly, this role is responsible for the co-ordination of enquiries and requirements between Supply Chain, Engineering and other parts of the program and customer where required to interpret technical details that inform planning, procurement, obsolescence and disposal. Your role will also be responsible for the assessment and co-ordination of defect reports.

Your role will see you forging and maintaining strategic partnerships with the commonwealth, Industry, and Northrop Grumman Australia, particularly within the Triton program. Your expertise will be pivotal in developing strategies and executing plans that meet the goals of both the Commonwealth and Northrop Grumman Australia, particularly within the Triton program.

About You:

As a Technical assessor, your deep understanding of Defence processes, policies and standards used within the program will be what sets you apart. Your keen awareness and proactivity to identify additional improvement opportunities and manage productivity and quality improvement campaigns in accordance with best practice will be crucial in meeting the needs of the Commonwealth as well as the Enterprise. You will also require an in-depth understanding of codification and cataloguing requirements and system settings.

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 Support – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships, and unlimited access to a range of online training
• Options for flexible & hybrid work including a 9-day fortnight
• Up to 2 weeks of additional purchased annual leave
• Salary packaging including novated car leases
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Volunteer Leave
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Employee Assistance Program

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 and we proudly encourage individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply to join our diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Note: As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you will need to be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, so your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are welcome and encouraged to apply.