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Northrop Grumman

Engineer – Maintenance Programs, Reliability

Northrop Grumman

. Analyse aircraft reliability and performance data .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeAmberley • AustraliaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in aircraft reliability analysis, maintenance program optimization, and technical defect investigation, while effectively collaborating with diverse stakeholders in the aviation and Defence sectors.

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Bachelor Of EngineeringAerospace EngineeringAircraft SustainmentReliability EngineeringDefence Aviation Experience

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Hard Skills
Data AnalysisTechnical Defect InvestigationMaintenance Program OptimizationAircraft Performance AnalysisProblem-Solving
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Australian Defence Security Clearance (NV1)
Industry Keywords
Aviation Industry ExperienceAirworthinessIntegrity ActivitiesSustainment ActivitiesITAR Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Analyse aircraft reliability and performance data
  • Investigate technical defects and maintenance trends
  • Support maintenance program reviews, updates and optimisation initiatives
  • Contribute to airworthiness, integrity and sustainment activities
  • Collaborate with Defence, OEMs and internal engineering teams
  • Help optimise aircraft maintenance programs and improve fleet reliability
  • Support aircraft availability, safety, performance and Defence capability outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Australian citizenship required
  • Bachelor of Engineering (or equivalent) in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Avionics or a related discipline
  • At least two years' aviation industry experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance (NV1)
  • Must satisfy police checks and employment screening verification
  • ITAR requirements may make nationality a factor in suitability
  • Experience in aircraft sustainment, maintenance programs, reliability engineering or Defence aviation highly regarded

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Professional development, including further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to online training
  • Salary packaging including novated car leases
  • Option to purchase additional annual leave
  • Flexible working options, including hybrid working
  • 9 day fortnights
  • Volunteer leave
  • Varying start and finish times
  • 18 weeks paid parental leave
  • 2 weeks paid reservist leave
  • Health & Wellbeing program
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Employee Recognition Program