Staff Test Engineer - Flight & Lab Lead (Secret Clearance)

Northrop Grumman

United States

On-site

USD 161,000 - 241,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Staff Test Engineer to lead lab, ground and flight testing activities for the RA&D Operating Unit. The role supports the Test and Evaluation Engineering Organization in San Diego, CA or El Segundo, CA, with heavy collaboration across sites to ensure successful test campaigns.

The candidate will oversee test planning, execution, and reporting, manage risks, and coordinate staffing for test teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in STEM with 12+ years of test experience (lab/flight) or Master’s with 10+ years.
PhD with 8+ years of test experience preferred.
Experience leading flight test programs.
Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

Lead lab, ground and flight integration and testing for NGAS.
Plan, staff, execute and report test activities.
Develop risk mitigation plans for test programs.
Coordinate with multiple sites (Rancho Bernardo, Space Park, El Segundo, Palmdale).
Provide staffing forecasts to program management.
Communicate effectively in a matrix environment.
Occasional extended shifts to meet schedules.