Principal Engineer - Product Development

NORTHROP GRUMMAN

Canberra, Australia
Not specified; benefits: professional development,...
Australian citizenship required
Nv1 security clearance (au- secret)
Prototyping and testing concepts
This role sits at the very front of product development, helping decide what is worth building before requirements exist

Job Summary

  • This role sits at the very front of product development, helping decide what is worth building before requirements exist.
  • You will work across a mix of operational and complex advisory work to turn workshop ideas into practical product concepts and working prototypes.
  • The company offers professional development opportunities, purchased annual leave, salary packaging including novated car leases, and generous paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

This role sits at the very front of product development, helping decide what is worth building before requirements exist.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: Professional Development, Purchased annual leave, Salary packaging, Paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Australian Citizenship required
  • NV1 Security Clearance (AU- Secret)
  • Prototyping and testing concepts
  • Systems, electronics, and software collaboration
  • Defining capability gaps early

Nice-to-have

  • Background in mechatronics or aerospace
  • Thinking beyond existing designs
  • Taking initiative without waiting to be told
  • Balancing creative ideas with engineering constraints

Key Requirements

  • Must be an Australian Citizen
  • Currently hold NV1 clearance
  • Background in electronics, systems, aerospace or mechatronics

Work Rights

Must have Australian Citizenship

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