Sr Principal Test Conductor

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

4/10 work schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA, is seeking a Test Conductor/Principal Test Conductor to oversee engineering test operations. The role ensures tests support mission objectives, coordinating with program, engineering and line management to execute procedures effectively.

Qualified candidates will have a STEM degree with 8+ years of experience or advanced degrees with reduced experience, active Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain Top Secret and SAP clearances.

Qualifications

• Must have a STEM Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of related professional/military experience, or Master’s with 6+ years, or Ph.D. with 4+ years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive production testing at various integration levels.
• Troubleshoot and resolve test anomalies efficiently.
• Update and refine test procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Actively participate in Test Readiness Reviews and test-preparation briefings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless test progress.
• Coordinate test schedules with Managers, Operators, and Manufacturing Managers.
• Support overtime and adapt to off-hour schedules as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Test Conductor/Principal Test Conductor to join the team of qualified individuals. Position is located in Palmdale, CA.

Exciting position offers the opportunity to ensure engineering tests serve mission objectives and mechanisms are in place to execute the tests. Where you will oversees the operational aspects of engineering tests and serves as liaison to program, engineering and line management.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive production testing at various integration levels
• Troubleshoot and resolve test anomalies efficiently
• Update and refine test procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency
• Actively participate in Test Readiness Reviews and test-preparation briefings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless test progress
• Coordinate test schedules with Managers, Operators, and Manufacturing Managers
• Support overtime and adapt to off-hour schedules as needed
• The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position.
• Travel up to 25% may be required.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 4/10 work schedule with every Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications For Sr. Principal Test Conductor

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 8 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master\'s degree AND 6 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience.
• Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret clearance
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• SAP/PAR will be upgraded once selected candidate is in role. Therefore, candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.)
• General knowledge of aviation systems
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to read/understand engineering blueprints/drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office