Senior Mechanical Engineer

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Your Role:

As a Senior Engineer for Mechanical & Structures, Aerospace related design, analysis and other technical support services, within your technical discipline and in accordance with the Engineering Management System and applicable regulatory requirements.

You will also have accountability for:

• Conducting independent checks of E&TS documentation.

• Attain and exercise a minimum of CAMO Engineer (CE) and Design Engineer (DE1) Engineering Authorisation.

• The provision of E&TS input to maintaining fleet configurations, technical and operational publications.

• Contributing to System Safety Engineering on all aspects of emerging System Safety issues and ensure all risks are communicated and recorded.

• Managing the delegated scope of E&TS workflow and tasks, as assigned.

• Investigate, report and communicate compliance issues to the E&TS leadership as appropriate.

• Maintaining currency with the DASR Regulations, NGA Design Assurance System, and associated NGA Policy & Procedure.

• Supporting the development of improvement strategies and continuous improvement plans for the Engineering Management System.

• Mentoring and coaching of personnel within the E&TS capability.

• Attending all mandatory training and maintaining a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log.

About You:

• Ability to obtain Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) or equivalent state-based engineering registration

• Capable of attaining or currently hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance

• Demonstrated experience as a Professional Engineer or Technician within the aviation industry or demonstrated experience managing the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft type

• Excellent communication and relationship management skills

• Demonstrated performance, people leadership and customer interface skills/experience

• Knowledge of configuration management, airworthiness regulation, and certification concepts utilised by ADF and/or civil operators

• Direct technical experience in an aircraft related Through Life Support program

• A comprehensive knowledge of working within ISO 9001 standards framework

What we Offer:

We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.

• 18 weeks paid parental leave

• Flexible Working Options including - Hybrid Working, 9-day Fortnights, Volunteer leave, Varying start and Finish times to suit your family needs.

• 2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave

• Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs

• Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option

• Ongoing career progression opportunities- leadership development, education support, ongoing career growth through internal movement

Who we are:

At Northrop Grumman Australia, we have been defining possible for the ADF for over 20 years. Our commitment to safeguarding Australia's future by delivering pioneering technology is only matched by our commitment to building a great place to work and supporting each other.

Everyone Matters:

Wherever you are in your career, we have a range of policies and initiatives in place to help you define possible based on your individual needs. A variety of initiatives support STEM education, veterans, communities and the environment. And our thriving Employee Resource Groups also enable our people to share common interest in such areas as veterans, gender and young professionals.

What's Your Possible?

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