Certification Lead Engineer

Join Northrop Grumman Australia and lead the engineering certification activities supporting one of Australia's most advanced unmanned aerospace capabilities.

As the Certification Lead Engineer , you'll lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for airworthiness, certification, system safety and design assurance activities. Working closely with Defence and industry stakeholders, you'll ensure safe, compliant and effective delivery of design changes, repairs and engineering solutions. This is a genuine leadership role with 4 direct reports and responsibility for developing a high-performing team of engineering specialists.

You will bring:

Engineering degree and significant Defence or aerospace experience

Proven leadership of technical or engineering teams

Experience in aviation certification, modification and repair activities

Strong knowledge of airworthiness and system safety principles

Working knowledge of DASR requirements

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Candidates must be able to achieve a TSPV security clearance to work in this role. Candidates who already have this clearance or a clearance at Baseline or NV1/NV2 will be highly regarded.

Work on a nationally significant Defence capability

Lead a highly skilled engineering team

Influence the future of UAS certification in Australia

Collaborate with Defence, OEM and international partners

Access outstanding career development opportunities within a global defence organisation