Test Conductor/ Principal Test Conductor

3M HEALTHCARE; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 83,400 - 155,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a full-time on-site Test Engineer to lead production testing across multiple integration levels. The role requires aviation systems knowledge, DoD Top Secret clearance, and collaboration with program, engineering, and manufacturing teams.

Candidates should be able to update test procedures, manage schedules, and coordinate with Managers, Operators, and QA teams. Relocation assistance may be available; travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years of related professional/military experience.
• A Bachelor of Science degree and 2 years of related professional/military experience.
• A Master of Science degree and 0 years of related professional/military experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive production testing at various integration levels.
• Troubleshoot and resolve test anomalies efficiently.
• Update and refine test procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Actively participate in Test Readiness Reviews and test-preparation briefings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless test progress.

Skills

Test planning

Aviation knowledge

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

DoD clearance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor of Science

Master of Science

Tools

Teamcenter

RF testing

Electrical testing

Job description

At 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.

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Top Secret. Travel: Yes, up to 25% of the time.

Essential Functions

• Responsible to ensure engineering tests serve mission objectives and mechanisms are in place to execute the tests.
• Responsible for testing all customer samples.
• Oversees the operational aspects of engineering tests and serves as liaison to program, engineering and line management.
• Reviews status of test requirements, manages schedules and prepares reports.
• Selects and supervises technicians during test.
• Assesses anomalies and develops resolutions to documented procedures in conjunction with Test and Quality Engineering.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive production testing at various integration levels.
• Troubleshoot and resolve test anomalies efficiently.
• Update and refine test procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Actively participate in Test Readiness Reviews and test‑preparation briefings.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless test progress.
• Coordinate test schedules with Managers, Operators, and Manufacturing Managers.
• Support overtime and adapt to off‑hour schedules as needed.

The selected candidate will be required to work full‑time, on‑site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required. This position may be filled at either level 2 or level 3 based on experience.

Basic Qualifications Level 2

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent AND 6 years of related professional/military experience
• A Bachelor of Science degree AND 2 years of related professional/military experience
• A Master of Science degree AND 0 years of related professional/military experience

Basic Qualifications Level 3

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent AND 9 years of related professional/military experience
• A Bachelor of Science degree AND 5 years of related professional/military experience
• A Master of Science degree AND 1 years of related professional/military experience

Basic Qualifications for Both Levels

• General knowledge of aviation systems
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to read/understand engineering blueprints/drawings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Note: SAP/PAR will be upgraded once selected candidate is in role. Therefore, candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Experience testing RF, ethernet, and electrical cables
• Experience with Teamcenter

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00. Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00. The 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.