Lead Digital 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 the Lead Digital Engineer, you will be the senior technical specialist driving the delivery, integration, and continuous improvement of digital engineering capabilities across the organisation. You will provide subject matter expertise in PLM, systems engineering, and digital toolchains to ensure robust, compliant, and future-ready engineering environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the configuration, maintenance, and improvement of PLM and EMS toolsets (e.g. Dassault 3DExperience, Cameo, DOORS, Enterprise Architect).
• Providing expert guidance on model-based systems engineering (MBSE), automation, and tool integration.
• Representing the Digital Engineering team in technical forums and supporting programs with SME input and technical leadership.
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement through automation, integration, and emerging digital technologies.
• Ensuring compliance with corporate governance, reporting, and security requirements in a high-assurance environment.

About You:

You're a skilled and forward-thinking digital engineer with a passion for leveraging technology to enhance systems engineering and program delivery. You bring strong leadership, technical depth, and collaboration skills to build effective digital engineering environments.

You will bring:

• The ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 AGSVA Security Clearance.
• Qualifications in ICT, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline, with 5+ years' experience in PLM systems and digital engineering practices.
• Proven experience with Dassault 3DExperience and implementing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Proficiency in scripting or automation tools (e.g. Python, PowerShell, Bash) and exposure to DevOps environments (e.g. GitHub, Jira, Jenkins).
• Strong communication, mentoring, and problem-solving skills within complex technical or defence environments.

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 yournationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification