Flight Test Engineer / Principal Flight Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Edwards AFB, CA

9d•$83,400 - $155,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Flight Test Engineer or Principal Flight Test Engineer for its Test and Evaluation organization. The position is onsite at Edwards AFB and may be filled at Level 2 or Level 3. The engineer will lead planning, coordination, and execution of developmental ground and flight testing, maintain test cards and documentation, provide test-control support, and serve as a technical focal point in the control room. The role requires sound real-time judgment and the ability to drive issues to closure under minimal or general direction. The position requires an active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR) before employment begins, within a reasonable timeframe determined by the company. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. Overtime, odd shifts, and weekends may be required to support test schedules and mission needs.

Requirements

For Flight Test Engineer Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and no related experience.
For Principal Flight Test Engineer Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience, or a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS) or equivalent data-analysis systems.
Prior professional experience in flight test.
Strong technical background and ability to perform system-level analysis and evaluation.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
Self-motivated, thorough, and detail-oriented, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and mission success.
Active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR) before starting employment and within a reasonable timeframe determined by the company.
U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.

Nice To Haves

In-depth knowledge of or test experience, including control-room monitoring.
Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop flight test and mission profiles, and create and manage flight test cards and schedules.
Support distributed test operations and flight preparation sheets as required.
Conduct ground and flight tests in accordance with test plans, procedures, and safety requirements.
Support test readiness reviews and lead or participate in pre-test and post-test briefings.
Provide mission control room support and make real-time decisions concerning test safety, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Collaborate with test operations personnel and other engineering disciplines on test-card development, review, and execution.
Lead cross-functional collaboration in a multidisciplinary team while also working independently with limited supervision.
Oversee and coordinate test participants to support efficient test-mission execution.
Work overtime, odd shifts, and weekends as needed to support test schedules and mission requirements.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
Potential overtime pay
Potential shift differential
Discretionary bonus; annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results
Long-term incentives may be available to employees in Vice President or Director positions
Relocation assistance may be available