Jobs at Northrop Grumman

Provide aerospace engineering support for KC-30A aircraft sustainment, technical investigations, airworthiness activities, engineering modifications, and continuous improvement. Assess technical information, support engineering governance, and mentor less experienced engineers within a regulated Defence aviation environment.

Leads strategic defense and government opportunity captures for Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems business. Develops pursuit strategies, builds relationships with Defence stakeholders and industry partners, coordinates cross-functional teams, manages opportunity qualification and governance, and positions the company for long-term growth. Requires Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA NV1 security clearance.

Advises senior leaders on global trade and export-control compliance across Defence operations. Investigates compliance matters, drives corrective actions, develops policies and training, manages risk assessments and audits, oversees permits and licences, supports supplier screening, monitors regulatory changes, and translates requirements into practical governance. The role requires Australian citizenship, the ability to obtain an NV1 clearance, and expertise in export/import controls, customs, freight, DSGL, USML, and CCL classifications.

Develops Australia’s sovereign solid rocket motor supplier network by identifying capability gaps, supporting supplier qualification and production readiness, coordinating technical and program stakeholders, aligning supplier development plans with manufacturing needs, and supporting Australian Industry Capability commitments and reporting.

Lead sourcing and subcontract activities from strategy to award and ongoing management. Run RFx processes, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers, draft and manage subcontracts and variations, monitor supplier performance, resolve commercial issues, support Australian Industry Capability initiatives, and drive continuous improvement in subcontracting processes.

Lead complex source-to-contract activities for defence programs: develop sourcing strategies, run RFx processes, evaluate, negotiate and award subcontracts, manage supplier performance, ensure Defence and company compliance, and support Australian Industry Capability and continuous improvement.