Technical Certification Engineer at Amentum

Port Stephens Council, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Aircraft Certification, Airworthiness Compliance, Type Certification, Configuration Management, Systems Engineering, Risk Management, Technical Documentation, Verification and Validation, System Safety, Stakeholder Engagement, MIL-HDBK-516C, Engineering Governance

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernise the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution. Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community? We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information. Role Description: The Air Combat Systems Program Office (ACSPO) manages the acquisition and sustainment of Australia’s F‑35A Lightning II capability. It provides Asset, Project, Financial, Engineering, and Business Management Support for F‑35 sustainment and associated AIR06000 project phases. The Technical Certification Engineer provides specialist engineering and airworthiness certification expertise in support of F‑35 capability development and sustainment. This role contributes to requirements, design, integration, and systems engineering activities, with a strong focus on certification, airworthiness compliance, and risk management for aircraft configuration changes. Working within a highly regulated and technically complex environment, the position supports certification programs associated with ongoing capability upgrades (including Continuous Capability Development and Delivery – C2D2), ensuring compliance with applicable airworthiness standards. The successful candidate will coordinate across internal and external stakeholders, provide engineering advice, and support the safe introduction and sustainment of capability. This full-time position is based at Williamtown, near Newcastle. Day to Day Tasks include: Deliver aircraft certification activities, including configuration and software changes, working closely with Defence and industry stakeholders. Plan and coordinate Type certification activities to support ongoing capability upgrades and maintain certification status. Review and assess airworthiness documentation and compliance evidence, ensuring alignment with applicable standards. Prepare and maintain key certification documents, including compliance checklists, configuration control documentation, and airworthiness issue papers. Identify and manage engineering risks, issues, and system safety considerations, contributing to clear, risk-based recommendations. Provide engineering advice across systems engineering activities, including requirements, design, integration, verification and validation, and test and evaluation. Support stakeholder engagement, technical reviews, and ongoing management of certification basis, configuration control, and engineering governance. Contribute to system safety, reliability, and maintainability activities, and provide guidance to team members where required. Essential Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering (Bachelor or equivalent). Experience in aircraft certification, including Type Certification, Configuration Management, and Compliance against standards such as MIL‑HDBK‑516C. Strong understanding of the engineering life cycle, including requirements, design, integration, V&V, and system safety. Ability to review technical documentation and provide clear, risk-based engineering advice to support airworthiness decisions. Experience preparing and managing certification documents, including compliance documentation, risk assessments, and airworthiness issue papers. Proven ability to manage engineering risks and work effectively with stakeholders across Defence, industry, and regulatory environments. Strong communication skills and ability to produce high-quality technical documentation. Required Security Clearance Level: Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) Location: RAAF Base Williamtown / Newcastle Weekly Hours: 40 Hours (Monday-Friday) Onsite Compensation Details: AUD The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 06/02/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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Responsibilities

The role provides specialist engineering and airworthiness certification expertise to support F-35 capability development and sustainment. Key tasks include delivering aircraft certification activities, managing configuration changes, and ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards.