Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Builds stealth bombers, missiles, and satellites
You will be working on the KC-30A and the C-27J aircrafts that directly support the Australian Defence Force. These platforms are critical to keeping operations moving, delivering heavy airlift into complex environments and enabling aircraft to stay airborne longer without needing to land.
What you’ll be doing:
You’ll be hands on across either avionics, structural or mechanical systems, executing scheduled, unscheduled and defect maintenance as part of a high performing team.
You won't be boxed into one narrow task. You’ll be trusted to diagnose, fix, and deliver aircraft back to service, safely and on schedule.
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.
Why AMEs choose Northrop Grumman:
4-day work week- more time off without compromising your career
Real team culture- a tight knit crew with an active social club, regular BBQ's and people who actually enjoy coming to work
Fast tracked career progression- opportunities to move into cyber, technical services, or broader engineering roles
Education support- we invest in you, reimbursing further study, licenses and ongoing development
See the impact of your work- the aircraft you maintain support real missions, often recognized in the media
Work alongside the squadron- not disconnected maintenance, but integrated operational support
On-site facilities- free gym access, plus pool and tennis courts on site
We back our people- from licensing to long term career growth, we invest into our team
What we Offer:
18 weeks paid parental leave
2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave
15 days personal paid 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.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
A cert IV in Aeroskills
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 [email protected]
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.
Builds stealth bombers, missiles, and satellites
Northrop Grumman builds military aircraft, missiles, rocket motors, satellites, and electronic systems, mostly for the American military and allied governments. It designed the B-2 stealth bomber and built NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, the largest telescope ever sent to space. The company works through four businesses: aircraft, missiles and ammunition, radar and communications systems, and space hardware such as satellites and solid rocket boosters. Most revenue comes from long-term government contracts, many of them classified. Its roots go back to Northrop Aircraft, founded in 1939, and it took its name after buying Grumman in 1994 and is based in Falls Church, Virginia.
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