Staff Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer | Top Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Staff Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer to lead instrumentation system design, data acquisition, and test activities for airborne platforms.

The role requires an advanced STEM degree with extensive related experience, a TS clearance, and knowledge of telemetry, RF systems, and instrumentation hardware. You will collaborate with a skilled team in a dynamic defense environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced STEM degree with extensive related experience.
• Experience with airborne telemetry RF systems.
• TS clearance or ability to obtain clearance.
• Knowledge of instrumentation hardware and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Lead instrumentation system design for airborne platforms.
• Oversee data acquisition and test activities.
• Collaborate in a defense environment and with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Telemetry knowledge

RF systems

Instrumentation hardware

Data acquisition

Education

Advanced STEM degree

Tools

Telemetry hardware

RF instrumentation

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Staff Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer. You will lead instrumentation system design, data acquisition, and test activities for airborne platforms.

The role requires advanced STEM degrees with extensive related experience, a TS clearance, and knowledge of telemetry, RF systems, and instrumentation hardware. Collaborative, detail‑oriented work in a dynamic, defense environment is expected.