Senior UAV Flight Test Pilot (Top Secret)

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

9/80 work schedule with every other Fr

Phenomenal learning opportunities

Exposure to a wide variety of projects

Very friendly team environment

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Pilot - UAV based at Edwards AFB, CA. You will remotely pilot during UAV test events, lead briefs/debriefs, and collaborate with maintenance to resolve vehicle discrepancies.

The role requires extensive flight test experience, current FAA instrument rating, and an active Top Secret clearance. The position offers a 9/80 schedule and exposure to diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related professional/military experience, or advanced degrees with required experience.
• Experience in flight test operations.
• FAA Commercial Multi & Single Engine instrument rated pilot with current FAA Class II Medical or higher.
• Minimum of 500 flight hours as Pilot in Command and instrument currency.
• Willing to work the occasional odd shift (Nights and Weekends).
• Ability to obtain and maintain required medical and training qualifications.
• Must have an active US Government Top Secret clearance.
• Must be able to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Ability to obtain SAP PARs after commencement of employment.

Responsibilities

• Remotely pilots vehicle to determine compliance with specification and operational suitability during experimental/ engineering/ ground and flight test events; demonstration support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers.
• Defines, plans, organizes and executes complex flight programs and flight test events.
• Conducts briefings and debriefings, and coordinates with maintenance personnel to analyze and correct vehicle discrepancies.
• Support engineering with development of test plans, procedures, and test cards.
• Attend Air Vehicle and Mission System Technical Interchange Meetings, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, and Flight Readiness Reviews.
• Candidate may conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials or other personnel to exhibit vehicle performance, flying qualities and system capabilities.

Skills

Flight test operations

FAA Commercial Multi & Single Engine

Pilot in Command hours

Top Secret clearance

UAV experience

Shift work capability

SAP clearance potential

Education

Bachelor's of Science degree with 8 years related experience

Master's degree with 6 years related experience

Ph.D. with 4 years related experience

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal Pilot - UAV based at Edwards AFB, CA. You will remotely pilot during UAV test events, lead briefs/debriefs, and collaborate with maintenance to resolve vehicle discrepancies.

The role requires extensive flight test experience, current FAA instrument rating, and an active Top Secret clearance. The position offers a 9/80 schedule and exposure to diverse projects.