AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Top Secret (NV2)TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionJoin Northrop Grumman Australia and lead the engineering certification activities supporting one of Australia's most advanced unmanned aerospace capabilities.As the Certification Lead Engineer, you'll lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for airworthiness, certification, system safety and design assurance activities. Working closely with Defence and industry stakeholders, you'll ensure safe, compliant and effective delivery of design changes, repairs and engineering solutions. This is a genuine leadership role with 4 direct reports and responsibility for developing a high-performing team of engineering specialists.About YouYou will bring:Engineering degree and significant Defence or aerospace experienceProven leadership of technical or engineering teamsExperience in aviation certification, modification and repair activitiesStrong knowledge of airworthiness and system safety principlesWorking knowledge of DASR requirementsExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skillsCandidates must be able to achieve a TSPV security clearance to work in this role. Candidates who already have this clearance or a clearance at Baseline or NV1/NV2 will be highly regarded.Why Join Us?Work on a nationally significant Defence capabilityLead a highly skilled engineering teamInfluence the future of UAS certification in AustraliaCollaborate with Defence, OEM and international partnersAccess outstanding career development opportunities within a global defence organisationReady to help define what's possible? Apply now.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. 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. We are proud to be WORK180 accredited – check us out here Northrop Grumman Australia | WORK180 Endorsed Employer