Lead Airworthiness & Certification Engineer | Triton UAS

Help shape the future of autonomous Defence aviation in Australia.

Join Northrop Grumman Australia and become a key engineering leader supporting one of the nation's most advanced aerospace capabilities.

As the Lead Airworthiness & Certification Engineer for the Triton Program, you'll lead the engineering team responsible for maintaining the airworthiness, certification integrity, systems safety and Design Safety Baseline of Australia's MQ-4C Triton capability.

Operating within one of Australia's most unique and evolving airworthiness environments, Triton presents a rare opportunity to influence certification, design assurance and engineering frameworks for a next-generation autonomous aircraft system.

Working closely with Defence, the Triton Design Holder and OEM partners, you'll play a key role in sustaining and evolving a nationally significant capability at the forefront of aerospace innovation.

Why Join Us?We believe our people are our greatest advantage. That's why we foster a culture built on our values of doing what is right, pioneering new possibilities, and succeeding together.

You'll Enjoy

Unique Aerospace Capability – Be part of a rare opportunity to shape the future of high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aviation on a platform that few engineers will have the opportunity to support throughout their career.

Flexible Ways of Working - Flexible & Hybrid working options, including 9 day fortnights.

Career Growth and Development - Access ongoing learning, professional development, mentoring programs & opportunities to work alongside some of the industry's most experienced engineering and aviation professionals.

Purchased Annual Leave Options - To provide greater flexibility and work-life balance

Salary Packaging Benefits - Including novated car leasing options.

Volunteer and Enhanced Reservist lead - To support the communities and causes that matter to you.

Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing Programs - Designed to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

About the Opportunity

You will lead a team delivering Design Holder Services across the Triton Program.

Working closely with Defence stakeholders, Senior Engineers, OEM partners and the Chief Engineer, you'll ensure the Design Safety Baseline remains robust as modifications, repairs and capability enhancements are introduced into service.

You'll lead a highly skilled engineering team responsible for certification, system safety, assurance, verification and validation, integrity activities, and test and evaluation. The team plays a critical role in supporting Australia's sovereign Defence capability and the ongoing success of the Triton fleet.

Key Responsibilities

Lead certification and airworthiness activities across the Triton Program

Oversee design change and repair approval processes

Manage engineering risk, safety and compliance activities

Guide system safety, assurance and verification activities

Lead and develop a team of engineering specialists

Partner with Defence, OEM and international stakeholders

Develop certification and design assurance frameworks

Drive continuous improvement across certification processes

About You

You'll bring

Engineering or Technical Equivalent Degree Level Qualifications.

The ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance at NV2.

Exposure to certification, airworthiness or design approval activities.

Demonstrated knowledge of Defence Aviation Safety Regulations (DASR) and Defence airworthiness frameworks.

Proven leadership experience within Defence aviation, aerospace or highly regulated safety-critical engineering environments.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply now and help build what's next at Northrop Grumman Australia.

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.

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