Senior Flight Test Systems Engineer - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Flight Test Systems Engineer at Edwards AFB to lead the development and publication of integrated test plans, detailed test procedures, and test schedules for developmental testing.

The role requires a STEM degree and extensive flight-test or systems test experience, an active Secret clearance, ability to coordinate with design, maintenance and test teams, and willingness to work shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have a STEM degree and extensive flight-test or systems test experience.
• Active US Secret clearance required with potential SAP eligibility.
• Ability to brief technical presentations to stakeholders.
• Experience with test planning, data analysis, and lab support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and publish Integrated Test Plans, detailed test plans and schedules.
• Provide laboratory support for integration testing and test readiness reviews.
• Interface with design/analysis teams to define test configurations and data needs.
• Review test requirements to ensure completeness of test programs.
• Perform system-level evaluations and post-test data analyses.
• Coordinate with maintenance, design engineering and test operations staff.

Skills

Flight test engineering

Systems integration

Test planning

Technical communication

Confluence/JIRA

MS Office

IADS

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

MS Office

IADS

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Flight Test Systems Engineer at Edwards AFB to lead the development and publication of integrated test plans, detailed test procedures, and test schedules for developmental testing.

The role requires a STEM degree and extensive flight-test or systems test experience, an active Secret clearance, ability to coordinate with design, maintenance and test teams, and willingness to work shifts.