AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

**Description**

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Triton Systems Engineer – Avionics to join our Triton Air Vehicle team in Adelaide.

This is a rare opportunity to work on the MQ-4C Triton, one of Australia's most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms, supporting the sustainment, airworthiness and ongoing evolution of a truly unique Defence capability.

Working across both the Air Vehicle and Ground Segment elements of the system, you'll play a key role in assessing technical information, resolving complex engineering challenges, supporting maintenance activities, and driving engineering changes that enhance platform capability and availability.

**Why Join Us?**
**Work on a Unique Defence Capability**

+ Support the MQ-4C Triton, one of Australia's most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms
+ Bring innovative thinking to a capability that is still evolving, where your ideas can help shape future engineering solutions
+ Tackle complex engineering challenges that push the boundaries of traditional aerospace engineering
+ Gain exposure across Technical Services, Design Services, airworthiness and engineering change activities

**Grow Your Career**

+ Ongoing professional development and paid learning opportunities
+ Exposure to multiple engineering disciplines and specialist areas
+ Career progression opportunities within a global Defence organisation

**Enjoy Flexibility & Benefits**

+ Flexible working arrangements and a 9-day fortnight
+ Occasional travel to RAAF Base Tindal to see the capability firsthand
+ Annual performance incentives,



18 weeks paid parental leave and purchased leave options

**Innovate & Make an Impact**

+ Be empowered to challenge assumptions and develop creative solutions to complex engineering problems
+ Work on a rapidly evolving platform where your ideas can influence future capability outcomes
+ Join a team that values curiosity, innovation and continuous improvement

**Key Responsibilities**

+ Review, assess and interpret incoming technical information from a range of stakeholders, including design authorities, regulators, operators and support organisations.
+ Respond to engineering queries and Requests for Engineering Support (RES) from maintenance teams.
+ Investigate technical issues, defects and system performance concerns, developing practical and compliant engineering solutions.
+ Support continuing airworthiness activities, including compliance tracking, defect investigations and technical publication updates.
+ Develop and coordinate engineering change documentation, including Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Engineering Orders, Modification Orders and Technical Orders.
+ Contribute to maintaining platform configuration, technical data integrity and operational publications.
+ Identify technical risks and support risk mitigation activities in accordance with company processes.

**About You**

**Essential Qualifications & Experience**

+ Degree qualified in Electrical,



Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
+ Minimum two years' experience as a skilled engineer within the aviation industry.
+ Ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance.
+ Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

**Apply Now**

If you're passionate about aviation engineering, complex systems and supporting leading-edge defence capability, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the future of autonomous aerospace operations in Australia.

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**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._

_For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact_ **[email protected]_** _NB Files cannot be sent to this address._

_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._

_We are proud to be WORK180 accredited – check us out here Northrop Grumman Australia | WORK180 Endorsed Employer_

Job Category: Engineering

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