Principal Avionics Engineer | Defence Aviation

Join Northrop Grumman Australia and play a key role in supporting the Royal Australian Air Force's C-27J Spartan fleet.

This is a rare opportunity to combine technical leadership, aircraft design, airworthiness, certification and operational problem-solving while working on a live Defence aviation capability.

You'll be part of a highly regarded engineering team delivering critical design services, technical investigations, modifications and avionics solutions that help keep aircraft mission ready.

About the Opportunity

As a Principal Avionics Engineer, you'll support the continuing airworthiness and design activities of the C-27J Spartan platform.

Working alongside design, maintenance, airworthiness and operational stakeholders, you'll investigate complex aircraft issues, develop engineering solutions, support modifications and contribute to the ongoing safety and effectiveness of the fleet.

This role offers the opportunity to develop Engineering Authority and certification responsibilities while mentoring the next generation of engineers.

What we Offer

We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.

Flexible Working Arrangements - 9 day Fortnights & WFH Options

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

Purchased annual leave – 2 weeks

Salary packaging including novated car leases

Generous paid parental leave – 18 Weeks

Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave

Health & Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

What You'll Be Doing

Lead technical investigations into aircraft avionics issues

Develop and review aircraft modifications and repairs

Support flight trials, testing and systems integration activities

Conduct safety and risk assessments

Provide specialist avionics advice to internal and external stakeholders

Support airworthiness and certification activities

Mentor and coach engineers across the team

Contribute to engineering excellence and continuous improvement

About You

You'll be an experienced aviation engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and wants to make a meaningful contribution to Defence capability.

You'll bring:

Degree-qualified Engineering credentials in Avionics, Electronics, Electrical or similar

Extensive aviation engineering experience

Exposure to aircraft certification, design, systems engineering or airworthiness

Ability to obtain & maintain an AGSVA security clearance

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desire to mentor and develop engineering capability

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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