Senior Principal Test Conductor – Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Overtime eligible

Discretionary bonus

Long Term Incentives

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal / Sr. Principal Test Conductor in Palmdale, CA.

The role leads the Special Test Equipment team, plans test events, writes procedures, and coordinates with engineers to ensure successful test execution in a production environment. The selected candidate will advise on data analysis, post-test objectives, and technical trouble-shooting, while adhering to security clearances (Secret).

Qualifications

• Must have a HS diploma and 9 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's with 5 years, or a Master's with 3 years, or a Ph.D. with 1 year.
• Experience in a system test and/or aircraft test/operational environment required.
• Familiarity with blueprints, engineering guidance, data collection, etc.
• Familiarity with special test equipment such as oscilloscopes and network analyzers.
• Must have an active US Government Secret clearance or eligibility for Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance within required time.
• Ability to work multiple shifts (4x10 or 3x10 schedules).

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and conduct test events; lead a team of technicians and engineers.
• Author work authorizations (TWS, Prep Items) for test and troubleshooting.
• Develop test procedures with REs and STEs; oversee test article operations in production.
• Lead test execution and participate in TRRs, briefings, and debriefs.
• Provide first-line engineering support for maintenance, repairs, and modifications to systems under test.

Skills

Test planning

Team leadership

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

MES

FMT

Test Work Sheets

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal / Sr. Principal Test Conductor in Palmdale, CA.

The role leads the Special Test Equipment team, plans test events, writes procedures, and coordinates with engineers to ensure successful test execution in a production environment. The selected candidate will advise on data analysis, post-test objectives, and technical trouble-shooting, while adhering to security clearances (Secret).