- Location
- T004 AUS - QLD - Springfield, Australia
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Lead
- Experience
- 20+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Workday
Description
Description
Your Role:
As a Principal Engineer and as a senior member of the Airframes Team, you will provide leadership with 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 review and approval of design artefacts and other Engineering and Technical Services (E&TS) engineering documentation.
- Providing input into MDO activities, contribute to the development of MDO, CAM and MTCH artefacts and support process improvements.
- Attaining and exercising of CAMO Engineer (CE), Design Engineer (DE1) and Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) Authorisation.
- Reviewing and approving consumption of repairs, modifications, and instructions, within your technical discipline and delegated level of Engineering Authority.
- Assessing issues, occurrences, and incoming technical information in accordance with NGA processes. This includes implementation plans, risks and Configuration, Role & Environment (CRE) impacts and mitigations.
- 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.
- Assisting in communications to operator representatives, relevant matters related to airworthiness, safety and operations.
- Providing technical guidance and support to leaders in managing and executing customer requirements and satisfying contractual and regulatory obligations.
- Supporting the development of improvement strategies and continuous improvement plans for the Engineering Management System.
About You:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Aeronautical / Aerospace / Mechanical / Mechatronics)
- Ability to obtain Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) or equivalent state-based engineering registration
- Ability to obtain Chartered status through Engineers Australia
- The ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance at NV1
- 8+ years’ experience demonstrated experience as a Professional Engineer within the aviation industry with demonstrated experience managing the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft type
- Demonstrated experience working within a civil or military design organisation (21J Design organisation) developing structural or mechanical modifications or repairs
- Knowledge of configuration management, airworthiness regulation, and certification concepts utilised by ADF and/or civil operators
- Ability to obtain Design Engineer (DE1) Engineering Authorisation and CVE delegation authority
- Demonstrated performance, people leadership and customer interface skills/experience
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
