Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago
Senior Principal / Principal Flight Test Engineer
Edwards AFB, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements, providing opportunities to work on revolutionary systems. They are seeking a Senior Principal / Principal Flight Test Engineer to develop and publish test plans, provide laboratory support, and lead test readiness efforts for aircraft platforms within their Strike portfolio.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
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
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
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; must be able to work both within a team environment and independently; must be self-motivated, thorough, and detailed; and must be willing to learn additional engineering discipline areas
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS)
Occasionally required to work overtime, odd shifts, and weekends
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
Outstanding written and oral communications skills
Ability to work under only general direction to determine and develop approaches to solutions
Ability to work both within a team environment and independently
Self-motivated, thorough, and detailed
Willingness to learn additional engineering discipline areas
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS)
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
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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