Certification Lead Engineer Northrop Grumman•Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Join Northrop Grumman Australia and lead the engineering certification activities supporting one of Australia's most advanced unmanned aerospace capabilities.
As the
Certification Lead Engineer
, you'll lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for airworthiness, certification, system safety and design assurance activities. Working closely with Defence and industry stakeholders, you'll ensure safe, compliant and effective delivery of design changes, repairs and engineering solutions. This is a genuine leadership role with 4 direct reports and responsibility for developing a high‐performing team of engineering specialists.
About You
You will bring:
Engineering degree and significant Defence or aerospace experience
Proven leadership of technical or engineering teams
Experience in aviation certification, modification and repair activities
Solid knowledge of airworthiness and system safety principles
Working knowledge of DASR requirements
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Candidates must be able to achieve a TSPV security clearance to work in this role. Candidates who already have this clearance or a clearance at Baseline or NV1/NV2 will be highly regarded.
Why Join Us?
Work on a nationally significant Defence capability
Lead a highly skilled engineering team
Influence the future of UAS certification in Australia
Collaborate with Defence, OEM and international partners
Access outstanding career development opportunities within a global defence organisation
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 **********), 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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📌 Certification Lead Engineer (Adelaide)
🏢 Northrop Grumman
📍 Adelaide