Aerospace Engineer

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Are you an aerospace engineer looking to make a strategic impact in Defence aviation? This is your opportunity to contribute to the sustainment of one of Australia's most advanced airborne capabilities. You will be working on either the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (a Boeing 737 variant equipped for surveillance, anti-submarine warfare, and search-and-rescue missions), or the MC-55A Peregrine (Defence's newest platform for airborne intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare capability). As an Aerospace Engineer - Sustainment, you'll play a key role in ensuring the ongoing airworthiness, reliability, and mission-readiness. You'll work closely with Defence stakeholders to deliver engineering solutions that support long-term capability outcomes and operational effectiveness. Relocation allowance may be available, subject to terms and conditions.

• Leading engineering sustainment activities for either the P-8A Poseidon or the MC-55A Peregrine within the Surveillance and Response System Program Office (SRSPO).
• Developing and executing forward sustainment plans, with a focus on airworthiness, reliability, and capability enhancement.
• Partnering with Defence stakeholders to align engineering support with operational requirements.
• Managing contracts and coordinating engineering and logistics inputs for aircraft upgrades and modernisation.
• Supporting Performance Based Management Unit (PBMU) operations and ensuring engineering alignment with broader capability goals.
• Responding to emerging sustainment and engineering requirements with agility and initiative.
• Providing oversight of Task Request Forms (TRFs) and ensuring timely engineering execution.

• Degree qualified in Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline, with relevant post-graduate experience and/or demonstrated industry experience in aircraft sustainment.
• Experience in Defence engineering within a CASG Aircraft Sustainment System Program Office (SPO).
• Proven ability to coordinate complex engineering sustainment tasks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills; experience working with Surveillance and Response Group (SRG) is highly regarded.
• Financial acumen to support engineering-driven sustainment decisions.
• Must hold an NV1 AGSVA Security Clearance and be an Australian citizen.

Life at Nova adds up. With people as our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility within a diverse and inclusive culture. Benefits include:

• Generous Parental Leave: Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks.
• Professional and Personal Development: Up to $5,000 per year allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year for wellbeing (e.g., gym membership or related wellbeing assets).
• Additional Leave: Ranges from Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks), and Community Service.
• Flexibility: Flexible ways of working to support our people.
• Dress For Your Day: Personal expression in attire for daily activities.
• Reward & Recognition Program: Discounts from retailers to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program: for employees and family members.
• Annual ANZ conference: Connect with networks and have fun.
• Wellbeing Hub: Health and fitness content access.
• Access to Defence Health and Travel Insurance.
• Free Flu Vaccination annually.
• Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice.
• Nova Employee Company Share Offer.
• An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive culture with social activities throughout the year.

You can view the full range of benefits at https://www.novasystems.com/au/careers/life-at-nova-systems.

APPLY NOW. For a confidential discussion, please contact Mathan Sathy in the Nova Talent Acquisition Team on (08) 8252 7100. Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation.

Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We are a Veteran Employment Supporter and encourage Veterans and Defence partners to apply. If you need support with your application, we can assist. A Defence security clearance is required for this role; applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain clearance. ITAR applies, and nationality may be a factor in suitability. Learn more at: www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances