Principal / Sr. Principal Engineer Electromechanical - 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 or Sr. Principal Flight Test Engineer for its Test and Evaluation organization. The position is contingent on program funding, with the start date determined after funding confirmation. It is on-site at Edwards AFB, California, and requires travel about 10% of the time. A Secret clearance is required to start; the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.

The engineer will support environmental control system developmental testing, including test planning, integration, test execution, and analysis. The role requires strong written and oral communication, the ability to serve as a technical focal point among maintenance, design engineering, test-site contractors, and customers, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively under general direction. Occasional overtime, odd shifts, and weekend work are required.

The role may be filled at the Principal or Sr. Principal level based on qualifications. The salary range is $114,000–$171,000 for the Primary Level and $142,200–$213,400 for the Secondary Level. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

Requirements

• For the 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 the 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.
• Flight test experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable time as determined by business needs.
• U.S. citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work under general direction, independently and in a team, and to learn additional engineering disciplines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS).

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 environmental control system 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 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 in collaboration 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 test status and constraints.
• Serve as a subject-matter focal point between maintenance, design engineering, and test-site contractor and customer teams.

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.

What This Job Offers

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