Northrop Grumman Australia · 4 hours ago
Staff Test Pilot
United States-Maryland-Baltimore
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$204K/yr - $307K/yr
10+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company with a strong commitment to innovation and excellence. They are seeking a Staff Test Pilot for Flight Test Operations to perform research and development flight tests, maintain proficiency in multiple aircraft types, and provide technical support for sensor integration. The role involves planning and executing flight operations in various airspace, including military exercises and sensor development.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform research and development flight test in support sensor development intended for a wide variety of applications and in various states of technical maturity
Maintain currency and proficiency in multiple aircraft types
Plan and execute flight operations in support of sensor development throughout the National Airspace System to include Special Use Airspace, participation in military exercises, and cooperation with military assets
Plan and execute test flights to verify analysis in support of aircraft modifications
Provide technical support and liaison with program teams in support of sensor integration
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors of Science degree with 12 years or more of professional/military experience - OR - a Master's degree with 10 years or more professional/military experience
Pilot graduate (long-course) of a military test pilot school (USNTPS, USAFTPS, ETPS or EPNER)
Minimum three years of test pilot experience in developmental and/or operational flight test
FAA Commercial Multi-Engine Land pilot certificate without a centerline thrust restriction
FAA Second Class Medical
Minimum 1500 hours First Pilot (USN/USMC) or Primary (USAF) flight time in turbojet, turbofan or turboprop aircraft
Current ACTIVE DoD Secret clearance or higher within the past two years with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation
The ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering or related technical discipline
FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) rating
Previous experience in aircraft modifications, configuration and control and technical/operational review boards
Familiar with government flight test organizations, ranges, and processes
Technically and operationally familiar with airborne radar systems
FAA type ratings and experience in multi-engine, non-centerline thrust aircraft
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