Northrop Grumman
Falls Church, Virginia, United States of America
10K+ Employees
Principle Engineer - Avionics
Australia-NSW-Richmond, Australia
Posted on Sep 11, 2026
Job Description
Description
Join Northrop Grumman Australia and play a key role in supporting the Royal Australian Air Force's C-27J Spartan fleet.
This is a rare opportunity to combine technical leadership, aircraft design, airworthiness, certification and operational problem-solving while working on a live Defence aviation capability.
You'll be part of a highly regarded engineering team delivering critical design services, technical investigations, modifications and avionics solutions that help keep aircraft mission ready.
About the Opportunity
As a Principal Avionics Engineer, you'll support the continuing airworthiness and design activities of the C-27J Spartan platform.
Working alongside design, maintenance, airworthiness and operational stakeholders, you'll investigate complex aircraft issues, develop engineering solutions, support modifications and contribute to the ongoing safety and effectiveness of the fleet.
This role offers the opportunity to develop Engineering Authority and certification responsibilities while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
What we Offer
We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.
Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
Purchased annual leave – 2 weeks
Salary packaging including novated car leases
Generous paid parental leave – 18 Weeks
Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
Health & Wellbeing program
Employee Assistance Program
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead technical investigations into aircraft avionics issues
- Develop and review aircraft modifications and repairs
- Support flight trials, testing and systems integration activities
- Conduct safety and risk assessments
- Provide specialist avionics advice to internal and external stakeholders
- Support airworthiness and certification activities
- Mentor and coach engineers across the team
- Contribute to engineering excellence and continuous improvement
About You
You'll be an experienced aviation engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and wants to make a meaningful contribution to Defence capability.
You'll bring:
- Degree-qualified Engineering credentials in Avionics, Electronics, Electrical or similar
- Extensive aviation engineering experience
- Exposure to aircraft certification, design, systems engineering or airworthiness
- Knowledge of military or civil aviation regulations
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Desire to mentor and develop engineering capability
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 Second Innovate RAP (2024-2026), and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Veterans to apply to join our team.
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.
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About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense company worldwide. The company's Aeronautics Systems segment designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, and sustains aircraft systems. This segment also offers unmanned autonomous aircraft systems, including high-altitude long-endurance strategic ISR systems and vertical take-off and landing tactical ISR systems; and strategic long-range strike aircraft, tactical fighter and air dominance aircraft, and airborne battle...
Job overview
Employment type
Full Time
Experience level
Mid Level
Posted
on Sep 11, 2026
Financials
Type
public
Annual Revenue
$10B+
Market Cap
$84B+
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