Staff Test Pilot: Secret-Cleared, Global Flight Tests

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel 50%

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Staff Test Pilot to support E-2D production acceptance flight tests and Foreign Military Sales, onsite in Melbourne with extensive travel.

The role requires a STEM degree and top-tier flight experience, active security clearance, NATOPS qualification, and leadership of test teams while developing test plans and training pilots.

This position offers strong growth, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and 12+ yrs experience OR MS with 10+ yrs OR PhD with 8+ yrs.
• Active US government Secret clearance or higher with recent background check.
• Ability to obtain/maintain SAP clearance and NATOPS qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain air vehicle acceptance procedures with technical justification.
• Oversee test plan and test card development for safety and efficiency.
• Lead pre-flight briefs coordinating complex air vehicle testing with aircrew and engineers.

Skills

Test flight operations

Leadership

Mentorship

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master of Science in STEM

STEM PhD

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Staff Test Pilot to support E-2D production acceptance flight tests and Foreign Military Sales, onsite in Melbourne with extensive travel.

The role requires a STEM degree and top-tier flight experience, active security clearance, NATOPS qualification, and leadership of test teams while developing test plans and training pilots.

This position offers strong growth, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.