Principal OR Sr. Principal Flight Test Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Mojave
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

This requisition may be filled at the higher grade based on the requirements listed below.

Our Mojave test team is looking for a Principal OR Sr. Principal Flight Test Engineer. This person will serve as lead flight test engineer on our Gulfstream II and Gulfstream IV flying testbed aircraft in Lancaster and Mojave, CA.

Standard range of duties include:
Provide test planning for envelope expansion followed by mission system payload testing. Coordinate with engineering disciplines to initiate a new payload installation on our aircraft and lead Safety reviews and Flight Readiness Reviews. Serve as an onboard crewmember and serve as a Test Conductor during flights. Interface with instrumentation and payload engineers to collect the desired data. Provide post-flight reports and work within a prescribed budget. Must attend altitude training and be able to support evacuation procedures in an emergency.

Basic Qualifications for Principal (Level 3):

• Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of relevant engineering experience (electrical, aerospace, mechanical, etc); Master's Degree and 3 years
• Must be able to obtain a third class medical
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance
• Candidate must be able to develop and direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing systems.
• Coordinate integrated testing activities.
• Review and evaluate test requirements to insure completeness of test program.
• Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal (Level 4):
  • Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 9 years of relevant engineering experience (electrical, aerospace, mechanical, etc); Master's Degree and 7 years
  • Must be able to obtain a third class medical
  • Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance
  • Candidate must be able to develop and direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing systems
  • Coordinate integrated testing activities
  • Review and evaluate test requirements to insure completeness of test program.
  • Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.Preferred Qualifications:
    • Active DoD Secret Clearance
    • Pilot's license, A&P mechanic, and/or experience as an airborne crewmember
    • Experienced with airframe modifications and envelope expansion
    • Experienced with electronic payloads and weapon systems
    • Strong leadership, management, communication, and interpersonal skills
    • Excellent 2-way communication skills (upward and downward) Salary Range: $92,200 USD - $138,400 USD
      Salary Range 2: $114,300 USD - $171,500 USD
      
      Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
      
      The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .
      
      Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
      

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