Staff Contractor Flight Test Director (CFTD)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Maryland; On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Patuxent River, MD, seeks a Staff Aeronautical Engineer for the role of ITT Contractor Flight Test Director (CFTD). The Senior role oversees flight test planning, evaluation, and program execution, acting as the primary liaison with squadron leadership and PMA.

The candidate must hold a DoD Top Secret clearance and bring 12+ years (or 10+ with a Master’s) in test/aircraft operations, with strong communication skills and leadership experience in aerospace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 12 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with 10 years of related experience.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance required.
• Knowledge of flight test planning, safety planning, test operations, and test reporting.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly and effectively.
• Experience building and leading a high-performance team in a dense aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Test & Evaluation leadership to develop strategies and execute program goals.
• Document solutions and plans in the proposal technical volume.
• Manage budgets with EVMS reporting; track cost, schedule, and variances.
• Support business development activities, proposals, and test reviews.
• Serve as site lead and primary contact with host squadron leadership.

Skills

Flight test planning

Test & Evaluation

Cost & scheduling

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master's degree

Tools

EVMS reporting tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Aerospace Systems sector and the ITT is seeking a highly motivated individual to assume the role of ITT Contractor Flight Test Director (CFTD). Candidate will be based in Patuxent River, MD. The CFTD is NGC’s senior representative and the site lead at the ITT and the point of contact with host squadron leadership and the PMA.Role and Responsibilities:Coordinate with Test and Evaluation Leadership and E-130J TACAMO program manager to develop strategies, methodologies and execute to achieve program goals. Documenting solutions/plans in the proposal technical volume.Possess in depth knowledge of air vehicle and mission systems testingCapable of supporting business development activities, support proposals (generate schedules and cost estimates), and support test reviewsResponsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance for various test activities executed within the IPTManagement of budgets using EVMS reporting tools; accountable for cost, schedule, and reporting any variancesBasic Qualifications for Staff Aeronautical Engineer:Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 12 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in test and/or aircraft operations experience, OR a Master's degree AND 10 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in test and/or aircraft operations experience.A current DoD Top Secret level security clearanceKnowledge of flight test planning, safety planning, test operations, and test reportingStrong ability to communicate complex technical issues and solutionsPreferred Qualifications:Significant experience in a developmental/operational test environmentTest Pilot School graduate or formal flight test trainingExperience operating in a US Navy Integrated Test ForceExperience leading an aircraft operation under DCMA Instruction 8210 oversightExperience building and maintaining a high performance team in a high paced aerospace environmentPrimary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00The 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.