Flight Test Technician - Field & Systems Specialist

Northrop Grumman; North Dakota; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP) is seeking a Flight Test Technician 2/3 in Emerado, North Dakota.

The role involves developmental, experimental and production maintenance, repair and testing of aircraft systems across electrical, mechanical and instrumentation domains. Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of related flight test experience and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School degree or equivalent and 2 years of relevant experience
• Must obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret or higher clearance
• Ability to perform moderately strenuous physical work
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time
• Level 3 requires 4 years of experience or 2 years with an associate degree

Responsibilities

• Performs developmental, experimental and production aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing tasks in a field of specialization.
• Instructs, coordinates and performs duties of Flight Test personnel.
• Determines sequence for installing, removing, maintaining, repairing or fabricating critical aircraft components.
• Performs testing, rework and repair in various fields of specialization.
• Uses blueprints, schematics and manuals for maintenance tasks.
• Notifies lead personnel of malfunctions and safety issues.
• May travel for training or other job-related activities.

Skills

Flight test experience

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Clearance eligible

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP) is seeking a Flight Test Technician 2/3 in Emerado, North Dakota.

The role involves developmental, experimental and production maintenance, repair and testing of aircraft systems across electrical, mechanical and instrumentation domains. Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of related flight test experience and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.