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Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago

Senior Principal / Principal Flight Test Engineer - R10216013

Edwards, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$104K/yr - $155K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, and they are seeking a Senior Principal Flight Test Engineer to join their Test and Evaluation organization. The role involves developing test plans, conducting technical analysis, and providing mission control support for aircraft platforms within their Strike portfolio.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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; and 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

Qualification

Flight Test EngineeringTest Plan DevelopmentTechnical AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeIntegrated Analysis & Data SystemCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationSelf-Motivated

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