Senior Aeronautical Test & Evaluation Lead

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer - Test & Evaluation Lead in Redondo Beach/El Segundo to coordinate and execute comprehensive test campaigns across ground and flight programs. You will develop test plans, lead verification activities, and ensure data integrity and contractual compliance.

The role requires active Secret clearance, strong leadership, and the ability to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance is required or the ability to obtain Top Secret.
• Eight years of related engineering or military experience; or Master's with six years; or PhD with four.
• Experience in test and evaluation within defense/aerospace environments.
• Experience coordinating with test facilities and government ranges.

Responsibilities

• Develop Test Plans, test procedures and test reports for flight/ground testing.
• Coordinate with government test ranges for approvals.
• Execute testing from validation to components and full vehicle.
• Coordinate ground facilities/resources for ground/flight testing.
• Report test status to SEIT Lead or Customer.
• Ensure test schedule meets timelines and budget.

Skills

Test & Evaluation experience

Defense and aeronautics

Secret clearance

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MBSE

Cameo

CPLM

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer - Test & Evaluation Lead in Redondo Beach/El Segundo to coordinate and execute comprehensive test campaigns across ground and flight programs. You will develop test plans, lead verification activities, and ensure data integrity and contractual compliance.

The role requires active Secret clearance, strong leadership, and the ability to travel up to 25%.