AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Top Secret (NV2)
TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the Time
Description
Your Role:
Northrop Grumman's
MQ-4C Triton
Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) provides real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) over vast ocean and coastal regions.
As the Engineering Change
Proposal Manager
,
you'll
play a critical role in the Triton Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Program, overseeing the management and integration of product changes across the platform's sustainment lifecycle.
You'll
work closely with the US Navy (USN), RAAF, and CASG to ensure alignment between the Australian Triton fleet and the broader Cooperative Program.
Lead, coordinate, and manage end-to-end ECP activities under the Engineering Management System
Liaise with USN, RAAF, CASG, and internal teams to integrate product changes efficiently and compliantly
Assess engineering changes for operational, technical, and sustainment impacts
Ensure configuration control, documentation accuracy, and compliance with Defence standards
Track and report ECP progress, costs, risks, and implementation outcomes
About You:
Y
ou're
an organised, detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of engineering change processes and Defence sustainment environments.
You're
skilled at coordinating stakeholders, balancing priorities, and ensuring all changes support operational readiness and airworthiness compliance.
Engineering or technical qualifications in a relevant discipline (advantageous)
Experience in
aircraft
sustainment or complex Defence programs
Understanding of Defence Aviation Safety Regulation (DASR) or civil equivalent




Proven capability in project management, scheduling, or production planning
Strong collaboration skills with internal teams and external Defence stakeholders
What we Offer:
We have built our advantages 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 verifi
cation

📌 Engineering Change Proposal Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Northrop Grumman
📍 Adelaide