Staff Test Pilot - Global Flight Test Leader

Northrop Grumman; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 185,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Staff Test Pilot to join the Test and Evaluation team in St. Augustine, FL, with a future 1-year assignment in Melbourne, FL.

The role requires leading complex air vehicle testing, authoring test plans, and mentoring pilots and engineers across domestic and international programs. Qualified candidates hold a STEM degree (BS/MS/PhD) with extensive flight experience, active secret clearance, and FAA pilot certificates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 12+ years of related experience, or Master of Science in STEM with 10+ years, or STEM Ph.D. with 8+ years.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain air vehicle acceptance procedures and test plans.
• Lead pre-flight briefs and post-flight debriefs with large aircrew and engineering teams.
• Perform pilot-in-command duties on flight test missions and provide mentorship to team members.
• Maintain NATOPS and aircrew training materials; generate detailed test reports.

Skills

Test flight operations

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

BS in STEM

MS in STEM

STEM PhD

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Staff Test Pilot to join the Test and Evaluation team in St. Augustine, FL, with a future 1-year assignment in Melbourne, FL.

The role requires leading complex air vehicle testing, authoring test plans, and mentoring pilots and engineers across domestic and international programs. Qualified candidates hold a STEM degree (BS/MS/PhD) with extensive flight experience, active secret clearance, and FAA pilot certificates.