Lead Aircraft Systems Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Overtime pay

Bonuses

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA, seeks a Principal/Sr Principal Systems Test Engineer to lead production test activities for aircraft systems. You will guide ATP development, coordinate reviews, and oversee exam readiness while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with design teams.

The role requires multi-disciplinary proficiency, leadership, and flexibility to work various shifts and overtime to meet program milestones. A Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) degree required.
• Active U.S. government Secret or higher clearance required.
• Experience in a system test environment and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop acceptance test plans, test schedules and integration test procedures.
• Lead test readiness reviews and provide real-time support during testing.

Skills

Test planning

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

CATIA

NX

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA, seeks a Principal/Sr Principal Systems Test Engineer to lead production test activities for aircraft systems. You will guide ATP development, coordinate reviews, and oversee exam readiness while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with design teams.

The role requires multi-disciplinary proficiency, leadership, and flexibility to work various shifts and overtime to meet program milestones. A Secret clearance is required.