Principal Flight Test Engineer - Mission Planner - R10195768

Northrop Grumman; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Principal Flight Test Engineer to join their Flight Test Operations team. This role involves mission planning, coordination with engineers and aircrew, and ensuring successful flight test execution. Candidates should have a strong STEM background and relevant experience in mission planning and flight operations. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for relocation assistance.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience or 3 years with a Master’s in STEM.
• Experience with mission planning, execution, and debriefing.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre/post mission support planning and documentation.
• Review and evaluate test requirements for completeness and feasibility.
• Support test readiness reviews and pre/post-test briefings.

Skills

Communication

Mission Planning

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technical, Engineering, or Math (STEM)

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

JMPS

PFPS

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret.

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Principal Flight Test Engineer – Mission Planner to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization on the Flight Test Operations (FTO) team. This position will be located in Edwards AFB, CA.

The selected candidate will synthesize customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. Tasks include developmental flight test mission planning, ground/flight testing, fielding, and possible Programmed Depot Maintenance missions for multiple platforms using Laboratory Mission Data Systems (LMDS), Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS), and Portable Flight Planning System (PFPS). The candidate will ensure that all flight test mission requirements are coordinated with engineers and aircrew to provide accurate mission planning data, build flight mission cartridges, and produce all required mission support documents, such as flight plans, charts, and weapons data. They will also maintain currency of LMDS, JMPS, and PFPS software and hardware.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide pre/post mission support planning and documentation, training plans, and support formal meetings for safety, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Review and evaluate test requirements for completeness, feasibility, and adequacy of the test program.
• Provide laboratory support for integration testing.
• Interface with design and analysis teams to define test configurations and data requirements.
• Support test card development and review with engineering and test operations personnel.
• Support test readiness reviews and pre/post-test briefings.
• Contribute to pre and post-test data analyses to support anomaly identification and resolution, and maintain testing metrics.
• Work extended shifts and odd hours as needed to support flight test execution.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant mission planning software.
• Ability to brief test results/issues to leadership.

This position requires excellent communication skills. The candidate will serve as a focal point between maintenance, design engineering, and the test team, working independently and within a team, being self-motivated, thorough, and willing to learn new test disciplines.

The standard shift is on a 4/10 schedule, with possible shift adjustments.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technical, Engineering, or Math (STEM).
• At least 5 years of experience or 3 years with a Master’s in STEM, including military/professional experience in Navigator/Mission Planner/support to flying operations, flight test, or flight training.
• Experience with mission planning, execution, and debriefing.
• Ability to work any shift.
• Active DoD Secret clearance (within last 6 years or enrolled in continuous evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a US Air Force Pilot/Navigator/Mission Planner, US Navy or USMC NFO, or equivalent.
• Experience with mission planning tools (JMPS, PFPS, AFMSS).
• Experience during aircraft developmental test programs.
• Experience with proprietary mission planning tools.
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Familiarity with SCI and SAP security procedures.
• Master’s degree in STEM.
• Relevant FAA ratings.

Salary Range: $91,200 - $136,800. Compensation depends on experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, holidays, and paid time off. The application period is approximately 20 days but may vary.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing