Aerospace Engineer

About the role:

Looking to make a strategic impact in Defence aviation? This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to the sustainment of one of Australia's most advanced airborne capabilities — the MC-55A Peregrine, Defence's newest platform for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare.

As an Aerospace Engineer – Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance, the role involves close collaboration with Defence stakeholders and industry partners to deliver both internal and external aviation regulatory and quality oversight. This position plays a critical part in maintaining the airworthiness, reliability, and mission-readiness of the MC-55A Peregrine fleet.

Please note: Relocation allowance may be available to the successful candidate, subject to terms and conditions.

What you will be working on:

• Manage the MC-55A Peregrine Engineering Compliance Assurance Program, ensuring alignment with Defence Aviation policies and regulations.
• Assess the MC-55A Engineering Management Systems to verify compliance with applicable Defence standards.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the MC-55A Enterprise.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of Defence personnel and contractors to deliver outcomes that uphold the airworthiness and operational readiness of the MC-55A Peregrine fleet.

What we would like from you:

• Degree qualified in Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline, with relevant post-graduate experience and/or demonstrated industry experience in Defence Aviation regulatory compliance and quality management
• Experience in Defence engineering within a CASG Aircraft Sustainment System Program Office (SPO)
• Previous experience in quality auditing / quality management
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Must hold an NV1 AGSVA Security Clearance and be an Australian citizen

Life at Nova – it all adds up

With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.

Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people. 

Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are:

• 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 of allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year can be used towards wellbeing such as a gym membership or assets related to wellbeing activities
• Additional Leave: Ranges from - Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks), and Community Service
• Flexibility: We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people
• Dress For Your Day: We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust
• Reward & Recognition Program: Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more
• Employee Assistance Program: for employees and family members
• Annual ANZ conference: Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun
• Wellbeing Hub with access to health and fitness content
• 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
• Social activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari – we don't like to take ourselves too seriously

You can view the full range of benefits at

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Alternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Mathan Sathy in the Nova Talent Acquisition Team on

Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation.

Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.

Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges 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. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests. To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation - Nova Systems RAP

Nova Systems is a Veteran Employment Supporter of the Veteran Employment Program. We value the skills Veterans bring and encourage Veterans and Defence partners to apply. Nova supports our Veterans through reserve leave and top-up pay entitlements. No need to tailor the use of Defence language in your resume, we prefer to see this however, please let us know if you need support with your application. We also ensure all applications receive a response and feedback when appropriate.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. To learn more, please visit:

About Nova:

Nova Systems is Australia's largest privately-owned Defence company with global reach. We are leaders in capability assurance and systems integration solving complex challenges in innovative ways.

We are relied on to develop and test capabilities critical to national security and safety. We are trusted to integrate mission systems solutions and develop software and products that protect lives every day.

For 25 years, Nova has brought a different perspective. From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand, and solve. We have strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, and Singapore.

But what makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate. At Nova Systems, we see things differently.