RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Top Secret (NV2)

TRAVEL: Yes, 25 of the Time

Description

Your Role:

The Certification Lead Engineer ensures the UAS Design Holder obligations are established and maintained while supporting Triton CAM Services. The Triton Certification Lead Engineer is a key leadership position within the Triton program and reports directly to the Triton Engineering and Technical Services Manager.

You will also have accountability for:

• The Triton Certification Lead Engineer is responsible for the management of the NGA Triton Continued Airworthiness system.
• Ensure the Design Safety Baseline is effectively managed and maintained against Technical Directives and Bulletins issued by USN FST, and that the UAS design’s contribution to the System risk is characterised.
• Advise the Engineering and Technical Services Manager where any certification policy or compliance issue may affect other policies or SRSPO contractual requirements.
• Educate and train staff on regulatory and procedural requirements regarding Continued Airworthiness processes or procedures, including managing design changes and repairs.
• Provide oversight of and direction to certification and assurance activities including cyber worthiness, ASI and PSI, software engineering, and system safety.
• Conduct regular review and updates of Continued Airworthiness processes and procedures.
• Contribute to the development of engineering procedures as part of continuous improvement activities.
• Comply with NGA’s policies and procedures.

About You:

• The ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance at NV2
• Engineering or Technical Equivalent Degree Level Qualifications (Engineers Australia Registered preferred)
• Advanced Engineering/Technical/Management Degree
• Technical qualification associated with planning and scheduling an advantage (certificate level or above)
• Professional/technical and/or project management qualifications an advantage
• Demonstrated experience in Defence/Aerospace industry leading diverse technical teams
• Ability to lead and manage a team
• High level communication and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a team focused environment

What we Offer:

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

• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexible Working Options including - Hybrid Working, 9-day Fortnights, Volunteer leave, Varying start and Finish times to suit your family needs.
• 2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave
• Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs
• Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option
• Ongoing career progression opportunities- leadership development, education support, ongoing career growth through internal movement

Who we are:

At Northrop Grumman Australia, we have been defining possible for the ADF for over 20 years. Our commitment to safeguarding Australia’s future by delivering pioneering technology is only matched by our commitment to building a great place to work and supporting each other. 

Everyone Matters:

Wherever you are in your career, we have a range of policies and initiatives in place to help you define possible based on your individual needs. A variety of initiatives support STEM education, veterans, communities and the environment. And our thriving Employee Resource Groups also enable our people to share common interest in such areas as veterans, gender and young professionals.

Whats Your Possible?

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