Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

5 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Northrop Grumman Full time

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: AU-TSPV (Positive Vetting)TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

Be Part of Something Big – Keep Triton Flying

Join Northrop Grumman Australia at RAAF Base Tindal, NT, and help bring the next generation of unmanned aircraft into service. We're building something unique – a growing team with world-leading tech, a generous salary, and full relocation support to Katherine for you and your family.

We're proud of our supportive, fun and down-to earth culture where everyone contributes, everyone matters, and you'll be part of the team from day one.

Your Role

You'll be part of the team responsible for getting MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft Systems mission-ready – every time. Working alongside experienced technicians and engineers, you'll:

  • Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Triton UAS to ensure safety, reliability, and airworthiness.

  • Work closely with a new, supportive team to deliver multiple serviceable aircraft on time and to standard.

  • Identify tooling, manpower, and facility needs, and provide solutions for technical and logistics challenges.

  • Report and follow up on major defects and ensure documentation accuracy.

About You

You're a hands-on AME (Mechanical) who thrives on solving problems and working with cutting-edge technology. You're ready for the next big step in your career and are open to a move to Katherine, NT.

  • Cert IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) or industry equivalent.

  • Experience in aviation maintenance with a passion for delivering safe, serviceable aircraft.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to technical challenges.

  • Team player who enjoys working collaboratively in a high-performing environment.

  • Excited by the chance to work on advanced UAS technology with global impact.

  • Ability to hold and maintain a PV Security Clearence.

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 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 , 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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