Sr Staff Test Pilot

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

47d • $222,700 - $334,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Sr Staff Test Pilot for Flight Test Operations based in Baltimore, Maryland. The organization provides flight test capabilities for the development, assessment, and demonstration of Northrop Grumman products and systems. The pilot will be a critical member of a team that conducts approximately 1,000 flight hours per year across six aircraft and more than 40 sensor development programs supporting the warfighter. The role includes maintaining proficiency across multiple aircraft types, conducting research and development flight tests, and participating in large force exercises to demonstrate technology in operationally relevant environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 14 years of professional or military experience; master's degree and 12 years; or Ph.D. and 10 years.
• Graduate of an internationally recognized Test Pilot School long course: USNTPS, USAFTPS, NTPS, ETPS, or EPNER.
• Current FAA Class II medical certificate, or ability to obtain one before starting.
• At least 1,000 hours of fixed-wing Aircraft Commander, Pilot in Command, or primary flight time in turbojet, turbofan, or turboprop aircraft.
• FAA Commercial Multi-Engine Land (AMEL) pilot certificate without a centerline thrust restriction, or ability to obtain one before starting.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Interim U.S. Government Secret security clearance required to start, with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of test pilot experience in developmental and/or operational flight test.
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) rating.
• Master's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Previous experience with aircraft modifications, configuration and control, and technical/operational review boards.
• Familiarity with government flight test organizations, ranges, and processes.
• Technical and operational familiarity with airborne radar systems.
• Current or active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Maintain currency and proficiency in multiple aircraft types: Bombardier CRJ-700, De Havilland Dash 8, Learjet 60XR, and Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros.
• Conduct research and development flight tests supporting sensor development for applications and systems at varying levels of technical maturity.
• Plan and execute test flights to verify analysis supporting aircraft modifications.
• Plan and execute flight operations supporting sensor development throughout the National Airspace System, including Special Use Airspace and coordination with military assets.
• Provide technical support and liaison with program teams in support of sensor integration.
• Participate in large force exercises to demonstrate technology in operationally relevant environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

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