Senior Principal Flight Test Engineer – Edwards AFB, On-Site

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Flight Test Engineer for Edwards AFB, CA. The role requires overseeing test plans, data analyses, and test readiness activities in a high-stakes environment.

The position is 100% on-site at Edwards AFB with potential for a higher grade based on credentials. Applicants should have a STEM degree and an active Secret clearance, with experience in test and evaluation disciplines and control room operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM).
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or ability to obtain.
• Experience with test planning, data analysis and control room operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and publish Integrated Test Plans and test procedures.
• Provide lab support for integration testing and test planning meetings.
• Interface with design and test teams to define data requirements.
• Conduct post-test data analyses and maintain testing metrics.
• Support readiness reviews, briefings, and real-time safety decisions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across maintenance, design, and test sites.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

IADS

Education

BS in STEM

MS in STEM

Tools

IADS

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Flight Test Engineer for Edwards AFB, CA. The role requires overseeing test plans, data analyses, and test readiness activities in a high-stakes environment.

The position is 100% on-site at Edwards AFB with potential for a higher grade based on credentials. Applicants should have a STEM degree and an active Secret clearance, with experience in test and evaluation disciplines and control room operations.