Northrop Grumman · 7 hours ago
Flight Test Technician 3/ Flight Test Tech 4 - R10219684
Palmdale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $111K/yr
4+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company that offers employees opportunities to work on revolutionary systems. They are seeking a Flight Test Technician 3/Flight Test Technician 4 to perform testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of aerospace systems in a 100% on-site role in Palmdale, CA.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
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
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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