Senior Principal Engineer, Test & Evaluation (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; California; On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in California's Edwards AFB area is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Engineer to join our Test and Evaluation team on-site. You will interface with design and analysis teams, develop detailed test plans and safety procedures, and provide real-time decisions in the test control room for complex aerospace systems.

Strong communication and MATLAB/IADS skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field required.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience with a BS or 3 years with an MS.
• Active US Government Secret clearance required.
• Ability to obtain SAP clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define test configuration and data requirements with design teams.
• Develop test plans, safety plans, and procedures for developmental testing.
• Provide real-time safety and efficacy decisions in the control room."
• Support readiness reviews and leadership briefings.
• Coordinate with maintenance, design, contractors, and customers.

Skills

Test & Evaluation

System level analysis

Technical communication

MATLAB

IADS

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM

Tools

IADS

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in California's Edwards AFB area is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Engineer to join our Test and Evaluation team on-site. You will interface with design and analysis teams, develop detailed test plans and safety procedures, and provide real-time decisions in the test control room for complex aerospace systems.

Strong communication and MATLAB/IADS skills are preferred.