Principal / Senior Principal Flight Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace company is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Flight Test Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on groundbreaking systems that shape the future of aviation. You'll be responsible for developing integrated test plans, supporting test operations, and conducting thorough analyses to ensure successful flight tests. This position not only requires technical expertise but also outstanding communication skills, as you'll interface with various teams to drive project success. Join a team where your contributions will make a significant impact on history and innovation.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Discretionary Bonus

Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in flight testing with a STEM degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and publish integrated test plans and procedures.
• Support test readiness reviews and pre/post-test briefings.
• Conduct data analyses to support anomaly identification.

Skills

Flight Test Experience

Technical Analysis

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal / Senior Principal Flight Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization.

The position will be in Edwards AFB.

1. The candidate will develop and publish Integrated Test Plans, detailed test plans, test schedules, and test procedures for developmental testing.
2. Provide laboratory support for integration testing.
3. Support and host test planning working groups.
4. Interface with test article design and analysis teams to define test configuration and data requirements.
5. Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program.
6. Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.
7. Support test card development and review in collaboration with other engineering disciplines and test operations personnel.
8. Support test readiness reviews, and pre/post-test briefings.
9. Provide mission control room support and makes real-time decisions regarding safety, efficiency, and effectiveness.
10. Conduct and contribute to pre and post-test data analyses to support anomaly identification and resolution. Maintain metrics on status of testing and constraints.
11. This position requires outstanding written and oral communications skills. Individual will be required to serve as either a principal subject matter focal point between maintenance, design engineering, and test site team - contractor and customer.
12. Individual must be able to work under only general direction to determine and develop approaches to solutions; must be able to work both within a team environment and independently; must be self-motivated, thorough, and detailed; and must be willing to learn additional engineering discipline areas.
13. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS).
14. Overtime, odd shifts, and weekend work will occasionally be required.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualification:

This requisition may be filled at either a principal or a Sr. Principal level.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Flight Test Engineer:

1. A bachelor's in science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM Degree).
2. A minimum of 5 years of applicable experience with a BS Degree or 3 years with a MS degree in STEM Field.
3. This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret or Top-Secret clearance as well as the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Program Access clearance.
4. Flight Test Experience.

Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal Flight Test Engineer:

1. A bachelor's in science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM Degree).
2. A minimum of 9 years of applicable experience with a BS Degree or 7 years with a MS degree in STEM Field.
3. This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret or Top-Secret clearance as well as the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Program Access clearance.
4. Flight Test Experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. In depth knowledge of or test experience, to include control room monitoring.
2. Top Secret clearance.
3. Experience with guidance, navigation and control or flying qualities experience in a control room environment.

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Salary Range: $97,500.00 - $146,300.00

Salary Range 2: $120,900.00 - $181,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.