Northrop Grumman Australia · 17 hours ago
Flight Test Technician 3/ Flight Test Tech 4
United States-California-Palmdale
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $132K/yr
4+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a Flight Test Technician 3/Flight Test Technician 4 to join their team in Palmdale, CA. The role involves testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining aerospace systems, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with established protocols.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Test, troubleshooting, removal, installation, modification, and maintenance of aerospace systems including, but not limited to fuel, hydraulics, ECS, flight controls, propulsion, landing gear, CNI, and ground support equipment
Operate ground equipment, aerospace systems checkout, perform pre and post-use inspections, service fuel, lubrication, cooling, and other requirements as necessary
Other responsibilities may include the application of materials, appliqués, coatings, decals, primer, and paint
Must be able to read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions to fabricate and assemble necessary fixtures and/or components
Conducting tests and reporting data in the prescribed format, using predetermined methods, sequences, and setups to inspect or test specific equipment or products
Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends as required
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED with four years of industry-related experience
Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Ability to lift 30lbs
Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
Familiarity with Maintenance Data Collection systems (MES, FMT, CAMS, etc.)
High School Diploma/GED with six years of industry-related experience
Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Ability to lift 30lbs
Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
Familiarity with Maintenance Data Collection systems (MES, FMT, CAMS, etc.)
Preferred
Active Secret clearance with investigation closeout within the last 3 years
Developmental or Operational test experience
Mix of back shop and flightline maintenance experience
Familiarity with Configuration Management and/or Mission Assurance concepts
Must be able to lead and train lower-level employees
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