Operations and Maintenance Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. Northrop Grumman scores B on the Alion truth index.
Description
We are Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA). Our 800 strong team is leveraging unparalleled global resources to deliver sovereign Defence capability aligned to the Government’s priorities across Aeronautics, Mission Critical Systems, Space and Guided Weapons. As we build our business and our capabilities, we are also developing a reputation as a great place to work. Help us define what is possible for our nation and for your career.
The Role:
Based in Exmouth WA, you'll work within a small engineering team supporting a complex operational environment where technical issues need more than a quick fix. You'll investigate problems raised by operations and maintenance teams, assess potential solutions and develop engineering recommendations that improve system performance and reliability.
A new mission system is also being introduced, giving you the opportunity to help build the documentation, technical knowledge and engineering practices that will support it. Not everything is fully established, so you'll need to be comfortable finding information, engaging with suppliers and customers, and working through problems where the answer isn't immediately obvious.
This role offers a genuine mix of technical investigation, engineering analysis and solution development. You'll spend time both in the operational environment and behind the screen reviewing technical information, developing recommendations and supporting engineering decision-making.
Working closely with a team of six engineers, you'll be trusted to contribute from day one while continuing to develop your technical capability.
NV1 Security Clearance required, or ability to obtain and maintain. Candidates already holding a Baseline Security Clearance are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
In this position you will undertake:
- Technical investigations that identify root causes and lead to practical engineering outcomes.
- Engineering assessment of problem reports, with recommendations presented for review and approval.
- Reliability and performance improvements across operational systems and supporting infrastructure.
- Development of technical documentation and engineering knowledge to support new capability entering service.
- Collaboration with operations teams, suppliers and customers to resolve technical challenges and source critical information.
- Engineering input that supports informed decisions on system performance, maintenance and future improvements.
About You
You might be an Electrical, Electronics, Systems, Mechatronics, RF or Reliability Engineer with a few years of experience and an interest in understanding how complex systems actually work.
Experience from Defence, telecommunications, utilities, mining, critical infrastructure or other operational engineering environments will translate well.
You'll probably enjoy this role if you:
- Like investigating technical issues rather than simply escalating them.
- Get satisfaction from working through problems that don't come with all the answers.
- Can balance engineering analysis with practical outcomes.
- Enjoy understanding how different systems interact and influence each other.
- Are comfortable reviewing technical information, identifying gaps and finding a path forward.
- Value being part of a close-knit team where your contribution is visible.
- Have a mindset of continuous learning and aren't afraid to ask questions when dealing with something unfamiliar.
RF exposure would be beneficial but is not essential. The hiring manager is open to engineers with approximately two to seven years of experience and is more interested in problem-solving capability, technical curiosity and engineering judgement than ticking every box.
Location: Exmouth, WA
Work Pattern: Full-time, on-site, Monday to Friday
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 additional 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
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.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact the
- @au.ngc.com NB Files cannot be sent to this address.
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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