Structures Engineer – MQ-4C Triton

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Northrop Grumman's MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) provides real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) over vast ocean and coastal regions. The aircraft can fly for more than 24 hours at a time, at an altitude above 55,000 feet and an operational range of 8,200 nautical miles.

As Northrop Grumman Australia prepares for the arrival of the Triton UAS, we are setting up and proactively recruiting to ensure a seamless and coordinated entry into service

Your Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and suitably qualified Structures Engineer to support the MQ-4C Triton Airframe and associated Mechanical/Structural systems. With demonstrated experience working within the DASA regulatory environment, the Structures Engineer will assess and review technical information to ensure the continued airworthiness of the platform and maintain compliance accordingly.

Reporting to the Engineering and Technical Services Manager, you will also contribute to reporting requirements for Logistics/Engineering Meetings, Configuration Control Boards and Airworthiness Board forums.

Partnering with the Commonwealth, US Navy and Northrop Grumman Corporation key stakeholders, this role will assist our support strategy, and execution to meet the goals of both the Commonwealth and Northrop Grumman as we bring the MQ-4C Triton online and into service.

This position is based at RAAF Edinburgh – flexible work arrangements are available

About You:

As an experienced and degree qualified Mechanical/Structural Engineer, you will bring a high level of technical acumen, with a desire to drive best-practice outcomes. You will have expertise in engaging with the broader Engineering & Technical Services community along with your previous history of delivering efficient and effective solutions for Military Aerospace platforms.

Having had experience working within appropriate regulatory environments (CASA/DASA/FAA’s etc) you will provide innovative ideas for continuous improvement initiatives to help maintain and support the development and execution of our contract requirements and any variations. Previous engineering authority on Military platforms will be highly desirable.

Lastly, you will be an Australian citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance (NV1).

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 Support – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships, and unlimited access to a range of online training

• Commitment to your Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
• Options for flexible & hybrid work including a 9-day fortnight
• Up to 2 weeks additional purchased annual leave
• Salary packaging including novated car leases
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Volunteer Leave
• Relocation assistance
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support towards continued Professionalisation through our agreement with Engineers’ Australia

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Doing the Right Thing and Sharing Success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters and we proudly encourage individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply to join our diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Note: As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you will need to be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, so your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are welcome and encouraged to apply.