Principal Aeronautical Flight Test Engineer (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman at Edwards AFB, CA seeks a Flight Test Engineer for 100% on-site work. You will interface with design and analysis teams to craft test configurations, develop plans, and lead readiness reviews. A Secret clearance is required, with SAP eligibility pursued as needed.

The role requires strong communication and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced test environment. Primary/secondary salary bands illustrate a broad pay range, with benefits including health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• BS in a STEM field with 5+ years related experience, or MS with 3+ years
• Active US Government Secret clearance (or Continuous Evaluation)
• Ability to obtain SAP clearance within reasonable time
• Experience in Aircraft Structure, Flight/Ground Loads, and Aerodynamic Flutter

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 prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.
• Develop detailed test plans, safety plans, test schedules, and test procedures for developmental testing.
• Support test card development and review cycles with other engineering disciplines and test operations.
• Provide control room support and make real-time decisions regarding safety, effectiveness and efficiency.
• Demonstrate outstanding written and oral communications skills.

Skills

Aircraft structure

Flight/Ground Loads

Aerodynamic Flutter

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

IADS

Job description

Northrop Grumman at Edwards AFB, CA seeks a Flight Test Engineer for 100% on-site work. You will interface with design and analysis teams to craft test configurations, develop plans, and lead readiness reviews. A Secret clearance is required, with SAP eligibility pursued as needed.

The role requires strong communication and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced test environment. Primary/secondary salary bands illustrate a broad pay range, with benefits including health coverage and paid time off.