Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics at Northrop Grumman

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance, Avionics, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Technical Challenges, Safety, Reliability, Airworthiness, Logistics, Documentation Accuracy, Scheduled Maintenance, Unscheduled Maintenance, UAS Technology, Supportive Team, Hands-on Experience, Cert IV in Aeroskills

Industry

Description

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE 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 (2024-2026), 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. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for carrying out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft Systems to ensure safety and airworthiness. Additionally, you will work closely with a team to deliver serviceable aircraft on time and address technical and logistics challenges.