Principal SE Test Engineer OR Sr. Principal SE Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman

108d • $100,300 - $150,500

About The Position

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. If you want to put your talent, experience, and passions to use and be part of something greater, you are in the right place. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for a Principal SE Test Engineer OR Sr. Principal SE Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be officially located at Edwards AFB, California, and will require routine coverage in Palmdale, California.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 5 years of engineering experience OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 years of engineering experience for Principal Engineer.
• Bachelor's in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 8 years of engineering experience OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline AND 6 years of engineering experience OR a PhD (STEM) AND 4 years of experience for Sr. Principal Engineer.
• Prior aircraft design and/or test experience.
• Ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance or higher.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical, Computer Science, Mechanical, or Aerospace, Physics, Mathematics or related technical discipline.
• Previous experience as mechanical or structural engineer.
• Experience working on an active flightline.
• Current Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Experience testing and/or using ground support equipment or tooling on military aircraft.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct test operations for the respective equipment.
• Align support equipment test targets with the flight test organization, NGDS test team, support equipment responsible engineer (RE), and on-site customer representatives.
• Provide engineering assessment and test results to support equipment management.
• Support customer briefing for final approval.
• Work a flexible schedule to complete testing when opportunities are identified.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Phenomenal learning opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package including Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree