Graduate Mechanical Engineer (Feb 2026)

Defining Possible means something different to each one of us. What’s Your Possible?

You might know that our Mission is to solve our customers’ most challenging problems across Aeronautics, Mission Critical Systems, Space and Guided Weapons to help safeguard Australia’s future. What makes us different, though, is that as part of one of the World’s largest Defence organisations, we have access to capabilities and technology most can only imagine. And, here in Australia, we are working closely with the ADF to address its most important priorities. So, there are plenty of opportunities to start a career in a friendly, supportive and values-led environment. Here, everyone contributes, and everyone matters.

What can you expect?

• A hands-on, 24-month work placement completing meaningful work in a real role.
• Coaching & Feedback through goal setting, development planning and quarterly connections with your leader.
• Participation in graduate development initiatives in a supportive learning environment
• Hands on Support – Workplace buddy, leadership and mentoring
• Competitive salary with 6-monthly reviews.
• Access to professionalisation support and Education & Training assistance
• Building networks through connection with other professionals and our employee resource groups
• Coordinated commencement date with the graduate cohort

About you:

As you join the team as a graduate avionics engineer, you will be providing specialist support to our engineering and technical services team to assist in ensuring quality for our key stakeholders on the C-27J program.

You will be qualified in either avionics, electrical or mechatronics engineering. To be successful in this position, you will have strong communication skills to engage with our key stakeholders across disciplines to maximise efficiency. You will be a proactive and curious person and be ready to take part in the mentoring and development opportunities available to you.

Candidates expecting to qualify in 2025 are also encouraged to apply.

Application requirements:

• Current Resume.
• Cover Letter.
• Most recent academic transcripts.
• Any additional certificates, qualifications, memberships or noteworthy experience that may enhance your competitiveness.
• Evidence of Australian Citizenship (Passport/Birth certificate) – due to the nature of defence requirements – applicants MUST be Australian citizens.
• Ability to work full-time over the allocated graduate period.

The Recruitment Process:

• Apply on our website with the required documents. A cover letter is crucial as we want to know, “why us?”
• You will receive an email with a survey and some more information about Northrop Grumman, which we hope you complete as soon as possible.
• You will receive a call or email from one of our friendly recruitment team to talk through your application. From here, our recruitment team will organise for you to attend one of our assessment centres or an interview.
• A recruitment representative or your hiring manager will give you a call to let you know if you are successful or unsuccessful.
• If you are successful, a People and Culture representative will then reach out to you to discuss your onboarding and provide a warm welcome to Northrop Grumman!

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 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.

Our recruitment process can be lengthy for successful applicants, as we need strong security checks to let candidates close to our secure technology. Therefore, any candidates MUST have an Australian Citizenship to apply. We are excited to hear from you soon!