Senior Aeronautical Flight Test Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Northrop Grumman; California; On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Sr. Principal Aeronautical Flight Test Engineer for Edwards AFB, CA. You will develop integrated test plans, publish schedules, provide lab support, and coordinate with design/analysis teams to ensure robust test programs.

Required: a STEM BS with 8+ years (or MS with 6+ years), active Secret clearance (SAP eligibility preferred), and strong communication skills. On-site role with possible overtime; salary range $142,200–$213,400 and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in STEM with 8+ years of related experience, or Master’s with 6+ years.
• Active US Government Secret clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance.
• Flight test experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and publish Integrated Test Plans, test schedules, and procedures.
• Provide laboratory support for integration testing.
• Interface with design/analysis teams to define test data requirements.
• Review test requirements for completeness of the program.
• Perform system-level evaluations and data analyses.

Skills

Flight test experience

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline

Master’s degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

IADS

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Sr. Principal Aeronautical Flight Test Engineer for Edwards AFB, CA. You will develop integrated test plans, publish schedules, provide lab support, and coordinate with design/analysis teams to ensure robust test programs.

Required: a STEM BS with 8+ years (or MS with 6+ years), active Secret clearance (SAP eligibility preferred), and strong communication skills. On-site role with possible overtime; salary range $142,200–$213,400 and full benefits.