Requisition ID: R******** Category: Mission and Quality Assurance
Location: Edwards AFB, California, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: Any (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 2
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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Principal / Senior Principal Test Conductor – Flight Test Organization (FTO) Ground Test to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. This position will be located in Edwards AFB, CA.
In this role, the selected candidate will plan and schedule test events, work with Responsible Engineers (REs) to develop test procedures, perform test article operations – both on and off an active flight line – and maintain a test point data base within the Strike FTO team. They will plan, coordinate, and conduct test operations as an approved test conductor, including test deck preparation and engineering briefs/debriefs.
Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Provide support for post-test data processing and analysis as required to support test objectives.
Provide first line engineering support for maintenance, repairs, and modifications to systems under test.
Analyze and interpret test data, provide recommendations to engineering and leadership for alternate means of compliance as required.
The selected Candidate must be willing to work various shifts depending on the business needs, including: 4x10 schedule (Mon-Thurs) 1st shift; 4x10 (Mon-Thurs) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 1st shift.
Basic Qualifications: This requisition may be filled at either the Principal OR Senior level based on qualifications listed below: Principal Test Conductor Must have 9 years of qualifiable, related professional/military experience in a system test environment OR an Associate of Science degree AND 5 years of qualifiable, related professional/military experience OR a Bachelor of Science degree AND 3 years of qualifiable, related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree AND 1 year of qualifiable, related professional/military experience OR a Ph.D. AND 0 years of qualifiable, related professional/military experience.
Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.
Must be willing and able to work various shifts depending on the business needs.
Senior Principal Test Conductor Must have 12 years of qualifiable, related professional/military experience in lieu of a degree OR an Associate of Science degree AND 10 years of qualifiable, related professional/military experience OR a Bachelor of Science degree AND 8 years of qualifiable, related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree AND 6 years of qualifiable, related professional/military experience OR a Ph.D. AND 4 years of qualifiable, related professional/military experience.
Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.
Must be willing and able to work various shifts depending on the business needs.
Preferred Qualifications: BS, MS, or PhD degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline.
Experience that includes test planning, execution, and operations.
Experience in an aircraft maintenance/operations environment.
Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
Active Special Program Access (SAP).
Salary Range: $97,500 - $146,300
Salary Range 2: $120,900 - $181,300
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.
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.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
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.
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