Principal Aeronautical Engineer - Flight Test VMS

Northrop Grumman•Edwards AFB, CA

3d•$114,000 - $171,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Flight Test Engineer to join its Test and Evaluation organization. The role is on-site at Edwards AFB, California, and supports developmental testing. The engineer develops and publishes integrated and detailed test plans, schedules, and procedures; supports laboratory integration testing and test planning groups; and coordinates with design and analysis teams on test configurations and data requirements. The position also involves reviewing test requirements, evaluating complete systems, and supporting test card development, readiness reviews, and pre- and post-test briefings. The engineer conducts and contributes to pre- and post-test data analysis to identify and resolve anomalies, tracks testing status and constraints, and maintains control room qualification. The role serves as a subject matter focal point connecting maintenance, design engineering, and contractor and customer test-site teams. The successful candidate works under general direction, both independently and collaboratively, and communicates effectively in writing and verbally. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS) is expected. Travel is 10% of the time; overtime, unusual shifts, and weekend work may occasionally be required. An active Secret clearance is required at the start, and the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain SAP clearance. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related professional or military experience, or a master's degree and 3 years of related professional or military experience.
Active U.S. Government Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by business needs.
Flight test experience.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work under general direction, independently and as part of a team, with a self-motivated, thorough, and detail-oriented approach.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS).
Willingness to learn additional engineering discipline areas.

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 comprehensive system-level evaluations.
Support test card development and review 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, and contractor and customer test-site teams.