AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Top Secret (NV2)TRAVEL: Yes, 50 of the TimeDescriptionYour Role:  Northrop Grummans MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) provides real-time intelligence, s
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Engineering Change Proposal Manager
Job Description:
AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Top Secret (NV2)

TRAVEL: Yes, 50 of the Time

Description

Your Role:  

Northrop Grummans MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) provides real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) over vast ocean and coastal regions.  

As the Engineering Change Proposal Manager, you’ll play a critical role in the Triton Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Program, overseeing the management and integration of product changes across the platform’s sustainment lifecycle. You’ll work closely with the US Navy (USN), RAAF, and CASG to ensure alignment between the Australian Triton fleet and the broader Cooperative Program. 

  • Lead, coordinate, and manage end-to-end ECP activities under the Engineering Management System 
  • Liaise with USN, RAAF, CASG, and internal teams to integrate product changes efficiently and compliantly 
  • Assess engineering changes for operational, technical, and sustainment impacts 
  • Ensure configuration control, documentation accuracy, and compliance with Defence standards 
  • Track and report ECP progress, costs, risks, and implementation outcomes 

About You:  

You’re an organised, detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of engineering change processes and Defence sustainment environments. You’re skilled at coordinating stakeholders, balancing priorities, and ensuring all changes support operational readiness and airworthiness compliance. 

  • Engineering or technical qualifications in a relevant discipline (advantageous) 
  • Experience in aircraft sustainment or complex Defence programs 
  • Understanding of Defence Aviation Safety Regulation (DASR) or civil equivalent 
  • Proven capability in project management, scheduling, or production planning 
  • Strong collaboration skills with internal teams and external Defence stakeholders 

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 

Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.northropgrumman.com/careers
1850 Open Jobs Available
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Location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.northropgrumman.com/careers
1850 Open Jobs Available
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip our customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe....

Benefits:
We’re committed to supporting our employees in all aspects of life, both on and off the job. Our benefits extend to you and your family, offering comprehensive health coverage, flexible work options, back-up child and elder care programs and more. Explore Total Rewards

RECRUITMENT FRAUD AND SAFETY CONTENT

Recruitment Fraud and Safety

Recruitment fraud is an illegal scam that exploits job seekers into providing personal information or money for fraudulent ‘job opportunities’ on career websites. This kind of fraud is usually done through unsolicited emails and text messages, or through fake websites and social media accounts posing as a company. Northrop Grumman recruiters will never:

Request payment for applications or interviews.
Offer resume coaching or training for technical assessments.
Extend a job offer without conducting an interview.
Send communication from unofficial email domains (e.g. Yahoo, Gmail, etc.).

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