Northrop Grumman Australia · 1 month ago
Senior Principal / Principal Flight Test Engineer
United States-California-Edwards AFB
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements, and they are seeking a Principal / Senior Principal Flight Test Engineer to join their Test and Evaluation organization. The role involves developing test plans, providing laboratory support, and leading readiness efforts for aircraft platforms within the Strike portfolio.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and publish Integrated Test Plans, detailed test plans, test schedules, and test procedures for developmental testing
Provide laboratory support for integration testing
Support and host test planning working groups
Interface with test article design and analysis teams to define test configuration and data requirements
Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program
Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations
Obtain and maintain control room qualification
Support test card development and review in collaboration with other engineering disciplines and test operations personnel
Support test readiness reviews, and pre/post-test briefings
Provide mission control room support and makes real-time decisions regarding safety, efficiency, and effectiveness
Lead readiness efforts and program scheduling impact assessments
Conduct and contribute to pre and post-test data analyses to support anomaly identification and resolution
Maintain metrics on status of testing and constraints
Serve as either a principal subject matter focal point between maintenance, design engineering, and test site team - contractor and customer
Work under only general direction to determine and develop approaches to solutions; work both within a team environment and independently; be self-motivated, thorough, and detailed; and be willing to learn additional engineering discipline areas
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS)
Overtime, odd shifts, and weekend work will occasionally be required
Work a 9x80 schedule with ability to change to alternate shifts based on program requirements
Qualification
Required
A Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM Degree)
A minimum of 5 years of applicable experience with a BS Degree or 3 years with a MS degree in STEM Field for Principal level
A minimum of 9 years of applicable experience with a BS Degree or 7 years with a MS degree in STEM Field for Sr Principal level
This position requires a DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance as well as the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Program Access clearance
The candidate will develop and publish Integrated Test Plans, detailed test plans, test schedules, and test procedures for developmental testing
Provide laboratory support for integration testing
Support and host test planning working groups
Interface with test article design and analysis teams to define test configuration and data requirements
Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program
Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations
This position requires the individual to obtain and maintain control room qualification
Support test card development and review in collaboration with other engineering disciplines and test operations personnel
Support test readiness reviews, and pre/post-test briefings
Provide mission control room support and makes real-time decisions regarding safety, efficiency, and effectiveness
Leads readiness efforts and program scheduling impact assessments
Conduct and contributes to pre and post-test data analyses to support anomaly identification and resolution. Maintains metrics on status of testing and constraints
This position requires outstanding written and oral communications skills
Individual will be required to serve as either a principal subject matter focal point between maintenance, design engineering, and test site team - contractor and customer
Individual must be able to work under only general direction to determine and develop approaches to solutions
Must be able to work both within a team environment and independently
Must be self-motivated, thorough, and detailed
Must be willing to learn additional engineering discipline areas
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS)
Overtime, odd shifts, and weekend work will occasionally be required
Selected Candidate will work a 9x80 schedule with ability to change to alternate shifts based on program requirements
Preferred
In depth knowledge of or test experience, to include control room monitoring
Top Secret clearance
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase