Elite Flight Test Engineer — Lead Aircraft Evaluation

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Mojave, CA seeks a Senior Principal Flight Test Engineer to lead test planning, execution and data analysis for the Flying Test Bed. The role demands hands-on flight test experience, strong documentation, and collaboration across engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include a STEM degree with 7–9+ years of related experience, proficiency with NX/CATIA/CAD, and the ability to obtain necessary clearances and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in STEM with 9+ years of experience, or Master’s in STEM with 7+ years.
• Experience in mechanical design engineering, aircraft modification, or flying qualities.
• Experience with NX, CATIA, CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Qualify as an aircrew member and fly onboard as a Flight Test Engineer.
• Develop and publish Integrated Test Plans and detailed test procedures.
• Support test planning working groups and interface with design teams.
• Conduct pre/post-test data analyses and communicate findings to leadership.

Skills

Flight test engineering

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in STEM

Tools

NX

CATIA

CAD

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Mojave, CA seeks a Senior Principal Flight Test Engineer to lead test planning, execution and data analysis for the Flying Test Bed. The role demands hands-on flight test experience, strong documentation, and collaboration across engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include a STEM degree with 7–9+ years of related experience, proficiency with NX/CATIA/CAD, and the ability to obtain necessary clearances and travel up to 25%.