Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics

• Category: Technical Support
• Location: Tindal, Northern Territory, Australia
• Clearance Type: Top Secret (NV2)
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Travel Required: Yes, 10 of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1

We’re building a reputation as the place to be in Defence. Uniquely aligned to our nation’s strategic priorities, we are bringing to Australia leading-edge US capabilities that many can only imagine. We have an unparalleled local understanding of the needs of the ADF and an 800-strong team committed to doing the right thing for Australia and each other. No wonder we are increasingly recognised as a partner of choice for Defence, for industry and for those looking to define possible in their career.

Northrop Grummans MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) provides real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) over vast ocean and coastal regions. The aircraft can fly for more than 24 hours at a time, at an altitude above 55,000 feet and an operational range of 8,200 nautical miles. Australia is a cooperative program partner in the Triton program which consists of the US Navy, Royal Australian Air Force and Northrop Grumman.

Your Role

The Triton UAS has now arrived, we are recruiting for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics based out of RAAF Base Tindal, NT.

We’re now looking for a Cert IV Aviation Trade/Aero skills (Avionics) qualified AME to join our Maintenance team. Working as part of a team to deliver multiple serviceable UAS at once - on time and within budget, you will identify manpower, tools and facilities requirements, present solutions to resolve manpower; technical and logistics challenges, and report and follow-up major defects and publication.

To succeed, you will need to have a passion for the Triton program and a willingness to learn from an experienced team around you.

MQ-4C Type Training will be provided which includes travel to the Palmdale, California for up to 10 weeks.

Relocation assistance will be provided for employees and their families wishing to relocate to the Katherine region. Housing Allowance and Remote Living allowance is paid in addition to the generous remuneration.

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
• Purchased annual leave
• Salary packaging including novated car leases
• Generous paid parental leave
• Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
• Health & Wellbeing program

• Employee Assistance Program

Everyone Matters
Doing the right thing and sharing success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds.

We are particularly proud of our commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as demonstrated through our our and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Veterans to apply to join our team.

Defining Possible is our mantra and we are committed to making sure that works for our people’s careers too. What’s 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.