Associate Aeronautical / Aeronautical Engineer - Flight Test VMS
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring an Associate Aeronautical / Aeronautical Flight Test Engineer for its Test and Evaluation organization. The position is on-site at Edwards Air Force Base in California and involves supporting developmental flight testing. The role may be filled at either the Associate or Aeronautical level depending on qualifications. The engineer develops integrated and detailed test plans, schedules, and procedures; supports laboratory integration testing; and works with design and analysis teams to define test configurations and data requirements. The position also contributes to test readiness activities, control room operations, test data analysis, anomaly resolution, and tracking test status and constraints. The engineer serves as a technical focal point among maintenance, design engineering, the test site, contractors, and customers. Work is generally directed, but requires independent problem-solving and effective teamwork. Overtime, unusual shifts, and weekend work may occasionally be required. Travel is listed as 10% of the time. A Secret clearance is required to start, and the role also requires the ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance.
Requirements
- Associate level: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and zero years of related professional or military experience.
- Aeronautical level: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and two years of related professional or military experience, or a master's degree and zero years of related professional or military experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret clearance; the background investigation must be within the past six years or the candidate must be enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable time as determined by business needs.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work under general direction, determine approaches to solutions, and work both independently and as part of a team.
- Self-motivation, thoroughness, attention to detail, and willingness to learn additional engineering disciplines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS).
- Associate level: Interest in flight test.
- Aeronautical level: Flight test experience.
Nice To Haves
- In-depth knowledge of test experience, including control room monitoring and data analysis.
- In-depth knowledge of subsystems, including systems architecture and troubleshooting.
- Top Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish integrated test plans, detailed test plans, test schedules, and test procedures for developmental testing.
- Provide laboratory support for integration testing.
- Support and host test planning working groups.
- Coordinate with test article design and analysis teams to define test configurations and data requirements.
- Review and evaluate test requirements for completeness of the test program.
- Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepare system-level evaluations.
- Support test card development and review in collaboration with other engineering disciplines and test operations personnel.
- Support test readiness reviews and pre- and post-test briefings.
- Maintain control room qualification.
- Conduct and contribute to pre- and post-test data analyses to identify and resolve anomalies.
- Maintain metrics on testing status and constraints.
- Serve as a principal subject matter focal point among maintenance, design engineering, test-site teams, contractors, and customers.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
