Success won't come from writing procedures. It will come from your ability to bring people with you, influence priorities, break complex work into achievable outcomes and maintain momentum when competing business demands inevitably emerge.
The scope is broad. You'll work across systems engineering, design, technical services, business development and capture activities, with visibility across multiple programs rather than being tied to a single project. If your experience has given you a clear view of what good engineering governance and execution looks like, this role provides the platform to put that into practice at scale.
This role is based in Fortitude Valley or Springfield, Queensland. Hybrid working arrangements and a 9-day fortnight are available.
Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 security clearance are mandatory.
Key Responsibilities
In this position you will
Own the EMS roadmap and drive delivery of agreed improvement initiatives.
Lead and develop a small team supporting Engineering People, Process and Tool outcomes.
Partner with programs, engineering leaders and stakeholders across the business.
Prioritise resources and coordinate activities to achieve functional objectives.
Support continuous improvement across engineering capability, governance and execution.
About You
You're an experienced engineering leader who understands how large, complex organisations operate.
You may come from Defence, aerospace, aviation, transport or another engineering-intensive environment and have experience working across multiple programs, stakeholders and competing priorities.
You'll bring
Experience leading engineering teams, capability initiatives or functional improvement programs.
Strong planning and delivery skills, with the ability to turn strategy into action.
Sound judgement when balancing priorities, resources and business needs.
Credibility with engineers, program leaders and senior stakeholders.
The ability to influence, build alignment and bring people with you through change.
Most importantly, you're someone who sees opportunities to improve the bigger picture and has the persistence to make those improvements happen.
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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