Northrop Grumman

Senior Technical Officer

Australia-Springfield Central

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Seniority: Senior
Country: AU
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 28 Oct 2026

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AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Parental Leave Cover)

At Northrop Grumman Australia, our people help deliver some of the nation's most important Defence capabilities. This 12-month fixed-term opportunity offers the chance to join our KC-30A Program and contribute to the safety, availability and operational readiness of a critical Royal Australian Air Force fleet. Working alongside Defence customers, engineers and aviation specialists, you'll solve complex technical challenges and see the direct impact of your work on mission success.

Your role:

As a Senior Technical Officer within the Maintenance Program & Optimisation team, you'll help shape and maintain the aircraft maintenance policies, plans and technical requirements that keep the KC-30A fleet operating safely and effectively. Working across engineering, sustainment and Defence stakeholders, you'll review technical data, support maintenance program improvements and drive initiatives that enhance fleet performance and availability.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing and maintaining Aircraft Maintenance Programs (AMP), Technical Maintenance Plans (TMP) and configuration management requirements.
Reviewing maintenance program amendments, engineering changes and technical instructions.
Conducting technical assessments to support maintenance optimisation and continuing airworthiness outcomes.
Providing specialist technical advice to Defence and internal stakeholders.
Supporting audits, compliance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
Contributing to the delivery of safe, reliable and mission-ready aircraft capability.

About you:

Key responsibilities include:

Managing and maintaining Aircraft Maintenance Programs (AMP), Technical Maintenance Plans (TMP) and configuration management requirements.
Reviewing maintenance program amendments, engineering changes and technical instructions.
Conducting technical assessments to support maintenance optimisation and continuing airworthiness outcomes.
Providing specialist technical advice to Defence and internal stakeholders.
Supporting audits, compliance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
Contributing to the delivery of safe, reliable and mission-ready aircraft capability.

What we offer:

Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.

Professional development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
Salary packaging including novated car leases and the option to purchase additional annual leave
Flexible working options, including hybrid working, 9 day fortnights, volunteer leave and varying start and finish times to suit your family needs
18 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid reservist leave
We offer all employees access to our Health & Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance program
Employee Discount Program
Employee Recognition Program

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact hayley.bincalar@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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