Flight Test Engineer - Edwards AFB (Secret Clearance)

Northrop Grumman

United States

On-site

USD 92,000 - 138,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available
Health insurance
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Flight Test Engineer for Edwards AFB, CA, on-site. You will define test configurations, analyze data, and develop test plans across disciplines to ensure safe, effective developmental testing.

The role requires a STEM BS with 2 years of related experience or a MS with 0 years, and an active Secret clearance with SAP eligibility. Occasional overtime and travel may apply, with Northrop Grumman offering comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in a STEM field with 2 years related experience, or a Master's with 0 years.
  • Active US Government Secret clearance required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Interface with design and analysis teams to define test configuration and data requirements.
  • Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program.
  • Support and host test planning working groups across multiple disciplines.
  • Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepare system-level evaluations.
  • Develop detailed test plans, safety plans, schedules and procedures for developmental testing.
  • Support test card development and review cycles with engineering and test operations.

Skills

MATLAB
IADS
Flight test
Control room monitoring
Vibroacoustics
Aerodynamic flutter

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM
Master's degree

Tools

IADS

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Flight Test Engineer for Edwards AFB, CA, on-site. You will define test configurations, analyze data, and develop test plans across disciplines to ensure safe, effective developmental testing.

The role requires a STEM BS with 2 years of related experience or a MS with 0 years, and an active Secret clearance with SAP eligibility. Occasional overtime and travel may apply, with Northrop Grumman offering comprehensive benefits.

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