Triton Ground Handler
Northrop Grumman - Australia-Tindal
Posted May 12, 2026
Benefits
- Parental leave
- 6 weeks From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
- Non-birth-parent leave
- 6 weeks From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
- Family-building benefits
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- Fertility benefits: Not verified
- Adoption assistance: Not verified
- Surrogacy assistance: Not verified
- Mental health support
- Not verified
- Relocation assistance
- Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
- Childcare support
- Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
- Learning budget
- Not verified
- Verification
- Source-linked checked Jun 7, 2026
- Salary
- Not verified
- 401(k) match
- Reported from DOL Form 5500 industry filing (not employer-specific)
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Market context
- U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
- $61,842 U.S. median for this role
- Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
- +1.9% - Slower
Matched to SOC 11-1021 - Operations aggregate by role bucket.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.
Role
Schedule
- Shift type
- Not verified
- Weekend work
- Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
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- Deadline
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About this role
Triton Ground Handler Australia-Tindal AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Top Secret (NV2) 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. The aircraft can fly for more than 24 hours at a time, at an altitude above 55,000 feet and an operational range of 8,200 nautical miles. Australia is a cooperative program partner in the Triton program which consists of the US Navy, Royal Australian Air Force and Northrop Grumman. Your Role: In this entry-level position, you'll be part of the Triton Launch and Recovery team, supporting safe aircraft movements across day, night and weekend operations. You'll work closely with ground maintenance crews and air traffic control to ensure every mission is carried out safely and to the highest standard. You will: Assist the team during launch and recovery operations, including acting as the Safety Vehicle Operator. Perform vehicle pre-starts and aircraft preflight checks to ensure all equipment is safe and ready. Maintain clear communication between ground crews and ATC throughout operations. Record and report unserviceable equipment and help support timely repairs. Support perimeter control and documentation of cryptographic and sensitive equipment. About You: You're motivated, eager to learn, and ready to kick-start your career in aviation operations with full training provided. You take pride in maintaining high safety standards, following procedures, and working as part of a close-knit operational
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