Aerospace Engineer – Early Career

About the role

Join Northrop Grumman Australia's Engineering & Technical Services team to support the KC‑30A fleet. This hybrid role in Brisbane offers exposure to aircraft sustainment, engineering investigations, modifications and Defence aviation processes.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the liaison between Airbus engineering information and technicians maintaining the KC‑30A fleet.
• Contribute to engineering investigations, maintenance improvements and technical problem‑solving to support aircraft availability.
• Help shape new Defence‑specific systems and processes while gaining insight into major sustainment programmes.

Required profile

• Recent graduate (1‑3 years experience) in Aerospace, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Australian citizenship with ability to obtain and retain NV1 security clearance.
• Willingness to learn, collaborate and apply university knowledge to real engineering challenges.

What we offer

• Professional development – further education, leadership programmes and unlimited online training.
• Purchased additional annual leave – 2 weeks.
• Salary packaging including novated car leases.
• Generous paid parental leave – 18 weeks.
• Volunteer and enhanced Reservist leave, health & wellbeing programmes and employee assistance.