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
Use your aviation experience differently.
Are you an experienced aviation professional looking to step away from day-to-day maintenance while staying connected to aircraft operations and technical problem solving?
Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Support & Test Equipment Manager to join our MQ-4C Triton Integrated Logistics Support team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong aviation maintenance, logistics, technical services or through-life support background who enjoys understanding complex technical systems, engaging with stakeholders and driving operational outcomes.
Rather than conducting maintenance yourself, you'll be responsible for ensuring the right support and test equipment is available, serviceable, compliant and ready to support operations when required.
About the Role
Supporting the Triton Integrated Logistics Support Team, you'll oversee the management and sustainment of Support & Test Equipment (S&TE;) and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) supporting the 9 Squadron maintenance organisation.
You'll work closely with maintenance teams, contractors, supply chain specialists and Defence stakeholders to ensure equipment remains compliant, calibrated and available to support operations.
What You'll Be Doing
Managing critical aviation support and test equipment assets
Coordinating calibration, repair and serviceability activities
Managing supplier and contractor relationships
Ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory requirements
Supporting Triton maintenance operations across multiple locations




Providing technical advice and support to key stakeholders
Forecasting equipment requirements and future capability needs
Supporting Defence and operational customer expectations
You'll ideally bring:
Technical trade qualifications
Strong aviation industry knowledge
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
Experience interpreting maintenance requirements and technical data
Strong organisational and planning capability
Experience working within aviation or Defence environments
What We Offer:
Enjoy genuine work-life balance
with a Monday to Friday roster and flexible working arrangements, including 9-day fortnights
Step off the tools without stepping away from aviation
, leveraging your technical expertise in a strategic and influential role
Support the MQ-4C Triton program
, one of Australia's most advanced Defence aviation capabilities
Get closer to the mission
through occasional travel to RAAF Base Tindal and exposure to frontline operations
Accelerate your development
with funded training, professional certifications and ongoing career support
Access diverse career pathways
across Integrated Logistics Support, Engineering, Program Delivery, Supply Chain and Defence Capability Management
Be part of a collaborative team
where your expertise is recognised, valued and trusted
Build a long-term career




with a global Defence leader delivering some of Australia's most complex and creative programs
Additional benefits including salary packaging, novated leasing and the option to purchase extra annual leave
Grow Your Career With Northrop Grumman Australia
We're looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career.
Whether your ambitions lie in:
Integrated Logistics Support
Program Management
Engineering
Supply Chain
Sustainment Leadership
Defence Capability Management
Northrop Grumman will invest in your professional development through training, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
Build More Than a Job. Build a Career.
Defining Possible. Together.
Everyone Matters
At Northrop Grumman Australia, we do the right thing, do what we promise, commit to shared success and pioneer innovative solutions to some of the world's most challenging problems. These values underpin everything we do and create an environment where talented people can thrive.
We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone has the chance to succeed.
If you're ready to apply your airworthiness and certification expertise where it truly matters and build a long-term career shaping the future of Defence aviation, we'd love to hear from you.
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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📌 Support And Test Equipment Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
📍 Adelaide