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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.\nThe Role:\nBased 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.\nA 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.\nThis 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.\nWorking closely with a team of six engineers, you'll be trusted to contribute from day one while continuing to develop your technical capability.\nNV1 Security Clearance required, or ability to obtain and maintain. Candidates already holding a Baseline Security Clearance are strongly encouraged to apply.\nKey Responsibilities\nIn this position you will undertake:\nTechnical investigations that identify root causes and lead to practical engineering outcomes.\nEngineering assessment of problem reports, with recommendations presented for review and approval.\nReliability and performance improvements across operational systems and supporting infrastructure.\nDevelopment of technical documentation and engineering knowledge to support new capability entering service.\nCollaboration with operations teams, suppliers and customers to resolve technical challenges and source critical information.\nEngineering input that supports informed decisions on system performance, maintenance and future improvements.\nAbout You\nYou 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.\nExperience from Defence, telecommunications, utilities, mining, critical infrastructure or other operational engineering environments will translate well.\nYou'll probably enjoy this role if you:\nLike investigating technical issues rather than simply escalating them.\nGet satisfaction from working through problems that don't come with all the answers.\nCan balance engineering analysis with practical outcomes.\nEnjoy understanding how different systems interact and influence each other.\nAre comfortable reviewing technical information, identifying gaps and finding a path forward.\nValue being part of a close-knit team where your contribution is visible.\nHave a mindset of continuous learning and aren't afraid to ask questions when dealing with something unfamiliar.\nRF 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.\nLocation: Exmouth, WA\nWork Pattern: Full-time, on-site, Monday to Friday\nWhat we Offer\nWe have built our benefits to help you define your possible.\nProfessional Development - further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training\nPurchased additional annual leave - 2 weeks\nSalary packaging including novated car leases\nGenerous paid parental leave - 18 Weeks\nVolunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave\nHealth & Wellbeing program\nEmployee Assistance Program\nEveryone Matters \nDoing the right thing and sharing success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds.\nWe 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.\nFor more information or a confidential discussion, please contact the\n@au.ngc.com NB Files cannot be sent to this address.\nAs 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. 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