Engineering Change Proposal Manager

Northrop Grumman; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense technology company in Edinburgh is seeking an Engineering Change Proposal Manager to oversee product changes for the Triton Unmanned Aerial System. The role involves coordinating with various defense organizations to ensure compliance with operational standards. Ideal candidates should possess strong project management skills and a background in aircraft sustainment. This position offers flexible working options and various benefits, including parental leave and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

18 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and manage end-to-end ECP activities under the Engineering Management System.
• Liaise with USN, RAAF, and internal teams to integrate product changes efficiently.
• Assess engineering changes for operational, technical, and sustainment impacts.

Skills

Organised

Detail-oriented

Project management

Collaboration

Scheduling

Education

Engineering or technical qualifications in a relevant discipline

Job description

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Top Secret (NV2)

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the Time

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. ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) 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.