Principal/Sr Principal Flight Test Engineer-FTO Sub Systems (Effectors-Hyd)

Northrop Grumman; Edwards (CA); Vor Ort; USD 104.000 - 155.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Flight Test Engineer to support Edwards AFB, CA on various aircraft platforms. The role involves planning, testing, data analysis and coordination across design and test teams.

Required are a STEM degree and DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance, with 5+ years (BS) or 9+ years (BS) of experience; MS reduces experience needs. Overtime and shift work may be required, plus potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) required.
• Minimum 5 years of applicable experience with BS or 3 years with MS for Principal level.
• DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance required and ability to obtain Special Program Access.

Aufgaben

• Develop and publish Integrated Test Plans, detailed test plans, test schedules and test procedures for developmental testing.
• Provide laboratory support for integration testing.
• Host test planning working groups and interface with design teams to define data requirements.
• Review test requirements for completeness and perform system-level evaluations.
• Support test readiness reviews and post-test briefings; assist in data analyses and anomaly resolution.

Kenntnisse

DoD clearance

STEM degree

Test experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

Jobbeschreibung

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

This position will be supporting one or more aircraft platforms.

The position will be 100% on-site at Edwards AFB, CA.

• The candidate will develop and publish Integrated Test Plans, detailed test plans, test schedules, and test procedures for developmental testing.
• Provide laboratory support for integration testing.
• Support and host test planning working groups.
• Interface with test article design and analysis teams to define test configuration and data requirements.
• Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program.
• Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.
• Support test card development and review in collaboration with other engineering disciplines and test operations personnel.
• Support test readiness reviews, and pre/post-test briefings.
• Provide mission control room support and makes real-time decisions regarding safety, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Conduct and contributes to pre and post-test data analyses to support anomaly identification and resolution. Maintains metrics on status of testing and constraints.
• 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.
• 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS)
• 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

• A Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM Degree).
• A minimum of 5 years of applicable experience with a BS Degree or 3 years with a MS degree in STEM Field
• This position requires a DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance as well as the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.

Basic Qualifications For Sr Principal Flight Test Engineer

• A Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM Degree).
• A minimum of 9 years of applicable experience with a BS Degree or 7 years with a MS degree in STEM Field
• This position requires a DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance as well as the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.

Preferred Qualifications

• In depth knowledge of or test experience, to include control room monitoring.
• Top Secret clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00

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.