About the role: An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Aerospace Engineer to join Nova Systems in a hands‑on technical leadership role. This position will suit a seasoned aerospace professional who thrives in a collaborative design environment, enjoys leading engineers, and delivers certified aerospace solutions for civil aviation and Defence clients. Brisbane, Melbourne or Adelaide are the preferred locations; however, we will consider suitable candidates in other locations.

Operating at a senior level within a design office environment, you will provide technical authority, leadership, and engineering governance. You will lead the delivery, certification, and approval of aerospace designs in line with CASA regulatory frameworks, while mentoring engineers and driving high‑quality project outcomes.

What you’ll be involved with:

Performing duties as a CASA Part 21 Authorised Person (AP) / Certification Verification Engineer (CVE), in the structures and mechanical systems fields

Alternatively, have demonstrated experience and ability to obtain CASA Part 21 AP / CVE authorisation within 24 months of commencement

Leading development, review and (as applicable) approval of aerospace designs

Providing technical leadership and resolving complex engineering issues

Mentoring and developing engineers

Supporting proposal and opportunity development

Managing projects when assigned

What we would like from you:

CASA Part 21 AP/CVE or ability to obtain within 24 months

Strong understanding of CASA certification standards

Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills

Australian citizenship and clearance eligibility





Life at Nova – it all adds up With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.

Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people.

Generous Parental Leave : Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks

Qualified and Personal Development : Up to $5,000 per year of allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year can be used towards wellbeing such as a gym membership or assets related to well-being activities

Additional Leave : Ranges from - Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks), and Community Service

Flexibility : We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people

Dress For Your Day : We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust

Reward & Recognition Program : Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more

Employee Assistance Program : for employees and family members

Annual Nova employee engagement :



Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun

Wellbeing Hub

with access to health and fitness content

Access to

Defence Health and Travel Insurance

Free Flu Vaccination

annually

Novated Leasing

and Salary Sacrifice

Nova Employee Company Share Offer

An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive culture

Social activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari - we don't like to take ourselves too seriously

You can view the full range of benefits at Life at Nova | Nova Systems

Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.

Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests.

To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation, please visit our website.

Veteran Nova Systems is a Veteran Employment Supporter of the Veteran Employment Program. We value the skills Veterans bring and encourage Veterans and Defence partners to apply. Nova supports our Veterans through reserve leave and top-up pay entitlements. No need to tailor the use of Defence language in your resume, we prefer to see this however, please let us know if you need support with your application. We also ensure all applications receive a response and feedback

📌 Senior Aerospace Engineering Consultant (Brisbane)
🏢 Nova Systems
📍 Brisbane