Engineering Change Proposal Manager en Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman · Edinburgh Park, Australia · Onsite
- Professional
- Oficina en Edinburgh Park
Description
Your Role:
Northrop Grumman's MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) provides real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) over vast ocean and coastal regions.
As the Engineering Change Proposal Manager, you’ll play a critical role in the Triton Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Program, overseeing the management and integration of product changes across the platform’s sustainment lifecycle. You’ll work closely with the US Navy (USN), RAAF, and CASG to ensure alignment between the Australian Triton fleet and the broader Cooperative Program.
- Lead, coordinate, and manage end-to-end ECP activities under the Engineering Management System
- Liaise with USN, RAAF, CASG, and internal teams to integrate product changes efficiently and compliantly
- Assess engineering changes for operational, technical, and sustainment impacts
- Ensure configuration control, documentation accuracy, and compliance with Defence standards
- Track and report ECP progress, costs, risks, and implementation outcomes
About You:
You’re an organised, detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of engineering change processes and Defence sustainment environments. You’re skilled at coordinating stakeholders, balancing priorities, and ensuring all changes support operational readiness and airworthiness compliance.
- Engineering or technical qualifications in a relevant discipline (advantageous)
- Experience in aircraft sustainment or complex Defence programs
- Understanding of Defence Aviation Safety Regulation (DASR) or civil equivalent
- Proven capability in project management, scheduling, or production planning
- Strong collaboration skills with internal teams and external Defence stakeholders
What we Offer:
We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.
18 weeks paid parental leave
Flexible Working Options including - Hybrid Working, 9-day Fortnights, Volunteer leave, Varying start and Finish times to suit your family needs.
2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave
Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs
Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option
Ongoing career progression opportunities- leadership development, education support, ongoing career growth through internal movement
Who we are:
At Northrop Grumman Australia, we have been defining possible for the ADF for over 20 years. Our commitment to safeguarding Australia’s future by delivering pioneering technology is only matched by our commitment to building a great place to work and supporting each other.
Everyone Matters:
Wherever you are in your career, we have a range of policies and initiatives in place to help you define possible based on your individual needs. A variety of initiatives support STEM education, veterans, communities and the environment. And our thriving Employee Resource Groups also enable our people to share common interest in such areas as veterans, gender and young professionals.
What's Your Possible?
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
