Staff Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Staff Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test & Evaluation organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL. As a Staff Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer, you’ll contribute to the design, development, integration, configuration and testing. In this role you will be responsible for leading the team from design to flight testing. We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Requirements
- Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline AND 12 years of related professional experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 10 years of related professional experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 8 years of related professional/military experience
- Your ability to transfer and maintain a Top Secret government clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
- Must have professional experience with one or more of the following: telemetry, RF, onboard recording systems, ground stations, or sub-systems
- Must have professional experience with specialized Instrumentation test equipment/sensors. (e.g. Strain Gages, Accelerometers, Pressure Transducers)
Nice To Haves
- Ability to create detailed design specifications, product manuals, ICDs, and/or design handbooks.
- Design and operational experience with TTC data systems.
- Experience working in Navy Flight Test environments
- Familiarity with fundamental principles of Symvionics IADS software or working in a Mission Control Room
- Basic knowledge of data bus architecture MIL-STD-1553, IEE-1394, ARINC-429, RS232 and RS422.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the development of Flight Test Instrumentation process, procedures and modifications of both Electrical and Mechanical engineering drawings related to Instrumentation systems for ground and flight test activities.
- Define Instrumentation system configurations and signal conditioning requirements common to Airborne Data Acquisition Hardware and Software such as sensor selection, installation methods, calibration and checkout requirements.
- Perform a variety of duties, including engineering design tasks as assigned, participating in electrical design reviews, and procedure writing.
- Design and Maintain TTC Airborne Data Acquisition Systems, including an onboard Data Monitoring Station in conjunction with typical Data system components.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- a discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
