MRD Analyst

Northrop Grumman; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Maintenance Requirement Determination Analyst to support the development and maintenance of the Aircraft Maintenance Program. The ideal candidate will have a technical qualification in aviation or a related field, along with experience as a Trade qualified Aircraft engineer. This position offers professional development opportunities, including further education and leadership training, within an inclusive workplace that values diversity. Join a team where everyone's contributions matter and help shape the future in a challenging and supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional Development

Purchased annual leave

Salary packaging

Generous paid parental leave

Health & Wellbeing program

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in aviation or relevant industry is required.
• Experience as a Trade qualified Aircraft engineer in the aviation industry is essential.
• Candidates should possess strong analytical and critical reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of the Aircraft Maintenance Program.
• Conduct independent reviews of E&TS documentation for compliance.
• Mentor and coach personnel within E&TS capabilities.

Skills

Aviation or relevant industry technical qualification

Demonstrated experience as a Trade qualified Aircraft engineer

Highly developed analytical and critical reasoning skills

Education

Technical qualification in aviation or related field

Job description

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

Northrop Grumman's MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) provides real‑time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) over vast ocean and coastal regions.

Your Role

As the Maintenance Requirement Determination Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting the development, review, and maintenance of the Aircraft Maintenance Program using systems such as CAMM2 and the weapons system database, in alignment with DASR M CAM Services. You will also be responsible for but not limited to:

• Conduct independent reviews and validation of E&TS documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Document and record engineering changes within the engineering management framework
• Provide technical input to maintain aircraft fleet configurations and associated technical documentation
• Mentor and coach personnel within the E&TS capabilities
• Manage and update the CAMM2 and Weapon System Database, WSDB, configuration and maintenance policy

About You

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Aviation or relevant industry technical qualification
• Demonstrated experience as a Trade qualified Aircraft engineer in the aviation industry
• A strong background in performing C&D activities in a Defence
• Highly developed analytical and critical reasoning skills

What we Offer

Whatever your role, life stage, or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.

• Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
• Purchased annual leave
• Salary packaging including novated car leases
• Generous paid parental leave
• Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Employee Assistance Program

We’re building a unique, values‑driven and inclusive business. We have exciting plans for the future and everyone has a part to play. What’s Your Possible?

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), (https://recaus.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#5g000003ae1y/a/5g000000xvUR/V1FO5wVTYwQYMTbt6r8..NzQ5axoQn_WNznnduwtWlM) 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.