SkillBridge Flight Test Tech 3/4

Northrop Grumman; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Flight Test Technician (MQ-4 Triton) for duty aboard Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD. You will perform developmental, experimental and production maintenance on MQ-4 Triton aircraft, following blueprints, engineering orders and manuals.

The role requires up to 35% travel and offers the chance to work on advanced military platforms with a diverse team and structured career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required; ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• 4 years of flight test or related technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform developmental, experimental and production aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing tasks.
• Instructs, coordinates and performs the duties of Flight Test personnel in areas of assignment.
• Performs testing, rework and repair in various fields of specialization.
• Works from blueprints, schematics, repair manuals and other technical documents.

Skills

Flight Test

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

Blueprints/Technical Orders

Clearance Knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

SkillBridge Program Description:

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel navigate their next chapter into civilian careers. Approximately 20% of Northrop Grumman’s 100,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 2,000 are reservists.

Responsibilities for SkillBridge Program participation are:

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. Through this program, the service-member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.

Goals

– Provide separating service-members with job skills training in a professional setting during the final phase of their military service. This program is specifically designed to offer hands‑on experience that result in the potential to convert to a full‑time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Participants will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.

Objectives

- Service Members who complete the SkillBridge program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides comprehensive hands‑on experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

Outcome

– Offer service-members preparing for civilian careers a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

SkillBridge Eligibility:

• Has served at least 180 days on active duty

• Is within 12 months of separation or retirement

• Will receive an honorable discharge

• Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS

• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months

• Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Flight Test Technician (MQ-4 Triton) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located aboard Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD.

Job Description:

In this role you will be Performing developmental, experimental and production aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing tasks in a field of specialization; electrical / electronic, mechanical or instrumentation. The selected candidate will work from blueprints, engineering orders, schematics, repair manuals and other technical documents pertaining to MQ-4 Triton aircraft. This role will require up to 35% CONUS/OCONUS travel.

Responsibilities:

• Performs developmental, experimental and production aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing tasks in a field of specialization; electrical / electronic, mechanical or instrumentation.

• Instructs, coordinates and performs the duties / functions of Flight Test personnel in area(s) of assignment.

• Determines the sequence for installing, removing, maintaining, repairing or fabricating critical aircraft components, or electrical / electronic, mechanical or instrumentation systems.

• Performs testing, rework and repair in various fields of specialization.

• Applies shop theory and skills in accomplishing assigned tasks working from incomplete engineering, electronic data, blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, technical orders and written and verbal instructions.

• Works from blueprints, engineering orders, schematics, repair manuals and other technical documents on aircraft electrical / electronic, mechanical, plumbing, and hydraulics, power plant, structures or instrumentation systems.

• Performs drilling, reaming, fitting, assembly, trimming, riveting, splicing, insulating and other associated duties as assigned.

• Performs electrical, mechanical or instrumentation maintenance, repair and testing in support of specific flight test projects.

• Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains various types of complex aircraft equipment, components, devices or systems.

• Performs modifications and adjustments as necessary.

• Notifies lead personnel or supervision of any / all malfunctions, defects and damages of equipment, material and product.

• Checks work for completeness and accuracy.

• Performs Production Accountability duties associated with the processing, verification, quality auditing and inspection of assemblies, parts and tooling for which the individual has been delegated production accountability.

• May be required to work in other fields incidental to, and in connection with completion of assignment.

• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned. May travel for training or other job‑related activities.

• Other duties assigned may include assisting with ground support equipment, facilities or aircraft ground operations, or other hangar ground operations support roles.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a high school degree or equivalent, and 4 years of flight test technician, field technician, or relevant related technician experience; or an associate's degree and 2 years of related flight test technician, field technician, or relevant related technician experience.

• An Active DoD Secret clearance required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance.

• Must have the ability to perform moderately to strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

• Must have the ability to work in an outside environment at various times of year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Triton/Global Hawk experience (BETTIE Qualified).

• Triton/Global Hawk Production/Modification/Operational experience.

• Avionics/Electrical background.

• Airframes/Structures/Composites experience.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $111,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $79,100.00 - $131,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Category: Flight Operations