Principal Test Conductor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Annual bonuses

Long Term Incentives

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Southern California, stationed at Edwards Air Force Base, is seeking a Principal Test Conductor to oversee the testing of advanced mechanical, fluid and electro-mechanical systems.

You will supervise technicians, coordinate with engineers, and manage test preparation and execution in fast-paced lab and field environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 5 years of combined experience supporting integration, test or assembly of mechanical hardware; OR Master’s Degree with a minimum 3 years of combined experience supporting integration, test or assembly of mechanical hardware; OR Associates Degree plus 7 years years of combined experience supporting integration, test or assembly of mechanical hardware
• Experience performing fluid system testing and assembly of plumbing systems and manifolds
• Experience reading and interpreting P&ID’s, mechanical drawings and schematics
• Experience reading and executing test procedures
• Experience working with common tools such as band saws and other machine shop tools, multimeters, and common plumbing tools
• Experience working with or handling hazardous liquids
• Active U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret level

Responsibilities

• Overseeing operational aspects of engineering tests and serving as a liaison to program, engineering and line management.
• Supervising technicians and developing maintenance and operational schedules
• Working with engineers and technicians in the preparation for testing and test execution of advanced fluid, propulsion and electro-mechanical systems, including assembly of plumbing systems and manifolds
• Working from verbal or written instructions that provide methods and sequence of assembly operations.
• Using P&ID’s, assembly mechanical drawings and diagrams.
• Collaborating with engineers and technicians in lab and field test environments and working independently when needed

Skills

Mechanical hardware integration

Fluid system testing

Reading P&ID diagrams

Test procedure execution

Lab and field testing

Team supervision

Security clearance (Secret)

Hazardous liquids handling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Associate's Degree in a technical discipline

Master’s Degree in a related field

High School Diploma or GED with related experience

Tools

Band saws

Multimeters

Plumbing tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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 Space Systems sector, located in Southern California, is seeking a Principal Test Conductor to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be based at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, CA. The Principal Test Conductor position performs a variety of tasks in the mechanical, electro-mechanical or electronic areas as related to advanced systems.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Overseeing operational aspects of engineering tests and serving as a liaison to program, engineering and line management.
• Supervising technicians and developing maintenance and operational schedules
• Working with engineers and technicians in the preparation for testing and test execution of advanced fluid, propulsion and electro-mechanical systems, including assembly of plumbing systems and manifolds
• Working from verbal or written instructions that provide methods and sequence of assembly operations.
• Using P&ID’s, assembly mechanical drawings and diagrams.
• The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels. Candidate must be comfortable in a lab and field test environment and be able to collaborate closely with engineers and technicians and also work independently.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 5 years of combined experience supporting integration, test or assembly of mechanical hardware; OR Master’s Degree with a minimum 3 years of combined experience supporting integration, test or assembly of mechanical hardware; OR Associates Degree plus 7 years years of combined experience supporting integration, test or assembly of mechanical hardware OR High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) plus 9 years of combined experience supporting integration, test or assembly of mechanical hardware
• Experience performing fluid system testing and assembly of plumbing systems and manifolds
• Experience reading and interpreting P&ID’s, mechanical drawings and schematics
• Experience reading and executing test procedures
• Experience working with common tools such as band saws and other machine shop tools, multimeters, and common plumbing tools
• Experience working with or handling hazardous liquids
• Active U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret level

Preferred Qualifications

• An Associate's Degree in a technical discipline or other 2 year technical training
• Experience performing liquid rocket engine testing
• Ability to work independently or from limited written/verbal instructions
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance at the Top Secret level with a background investigation date within 6 years, or the ability to maintain an active U.S. Government SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years

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

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:

• overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
• annual bonuses
• Long Term Incentives for Vice President or Director positions
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• 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.