Principal / Sr. Principal Electromechanical Engineer - Flight Test ECS

Northrop Grumman • Edwards AFB, CA

3d • $114,000 - $213,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Principal/Sr. Principal Flight Test Engineer in its Test and Evaluation organization. The role is on-site at Edwards AFB, California, and focuses on environmental control system (ECS) flight testing. The engineer develops and publishes detailed test plans, acceptance test plans, schedules, and procedures for developmental testing; operates in a flight test control room; and provides laboratory and ground support for integration testing.

The engineer collaborates with test article design and analysis teams to define test configurations and data requirements, reviews test requirements for completeness, performs technical analysis and system-level evaluations, and supports test card development, readiness reviews, and pre- and post-test briefings. The role includes analyzing test data to identify and resolve anomalies, tracking test status and constraints, and serving as a subject matter focal point between maintenance, design engineering, test-site personnel, contractors, and customers. The position requires strong written and verbal communication, independent judgment under general direction, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Overtime, unusual shifts, and weekend work are occasionally required. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. An active Secret clearance is required at the start, along with the ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance.

Requirements

• For Principal level: 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.
• For Sr. Principal level: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related professional or military experience, or a master's degree and 6 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS).
• Ability to work under general direction, independently and in a team, with self-motivation, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn additional engineering discipline areas.
• Ability to work overtime, unusual shifts, and weekends occasionally.
• U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.

Nice To Haves

• In-depth test experience, including control room monitoring.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with environmental cooling and thermal dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and publish ECS-related detailed test plans, acceptance test plans, test schedules, and test procedures for developmental testing.
• Operate in a flight test control room.
• Provide laboratory and ground 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 test requirements to ensure the test program is complete.
• Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepare comprehensive system-level evaluations.
• Support test card development and reviews with other engineering disciplines and test operations personnel.
• Support test readiness reviews and pre- and post-test briefings.
• 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 subject matter focal point between 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 (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior