Northrop Grumman

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics

Australia-Tindal

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Seniority: Mid level
Country: AU
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 3 Oct 2026

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AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-TSPV (Positive Vetting)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

Are you an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer seeking hands-on, purposeful work that drives Australia’s defence forward? Join Northrop Grumman Australia’s Triton Program and become a vital force enhancing the ADF’s maritime surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities across the Australian maritime domain.

In this role you’ll apply your avionics or mechanical expertise to complex maintenance tasks on critical defence aircraft. You’ll lead scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, ensuring each aircraft is mission ready. What sets us apart? You’ll work with cutting edge platforms that matter.

We know what drives our AME’s: technical mastery, real ownership of their work, and ongoing growth. That’s why we provide a consistent, supportive environment where you can apply and deepen your expertise on advanced aircraft every day.

What we Offer:

We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.

Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training

Purchased annual leave – 2 weeks

Salary packaging including novated car leases

Generous paid parental leave – 18 Weeks

Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave

Health & Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

A cert IV in Aeroskills

Experience working in either an Avionics or Mechanical trade capacity

The ability to hold and maintain a AGSVA security clearance

Demonstrate competency of aircraft systems, AMD and local work instructions

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact thea.baker@au.ngc.com

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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