Senior Principal Test Conductor - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Test Conductor to join our Special Test Equipment team.

You will plan, schedule and lead test events, guiding technicians and engineers while coordinating with REs and STEs to develop procedures and ensure successful test execution. This individual contributor role requires a Secret clearance, system/test experience, and the ability to obtain SAP clearance.

Qualifications

• Must have HS diploma and 9 years relevant experience, or Bachelor's with 5 years, or Master's with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year.
• Experience in system/test and/or aircraft test/operational environment.
• Familiar with blueprints, engineering guidance, data collection, etc.
• Active US Government Secret clearance (or Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain SAP clearance in a timely manner.
• Ability to work multiple shifts (4x10/3x10 schedules).

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and conduct test events; lead technicians and engineers during test execution.
• Author work authorizations and develop test procedures with REs/ STEs.
• Support post-test data processing and analysis to meet test objectives.
• Provide first-line engineering support for maintenance and modifications.

Skills

Test execution leadership

Plan and schedule tests

Data analysis & interpretation

Ability to obtain SAP clearance

Shift flexibility 4x10/3x10

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Ph.D. (optional)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Test Work Sheets

MES/FMT documentation systems

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Test Conductor to join our Special Test Equipment team.

You will plan, schedule and lead test events, guiding technicians and engineers while coordinating with REs and STEs to develop procedures and ensure successful test execution. This individual contributor role requires a Secret clearance, system/test experience, and the ability to obtain SAP clearance.