Test Conductor/Principal Test Conductor
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Test Conductor/Principal Test Conductor to join the team of qualified individuals. Position is located in Palmdale, CA. This exciting position offers the opportunity to ensure engineering tests serve mission objectives and mechanisms are in place to execute the tests. The role oversees the operational aspects of engineering tests and serves as liaison to program, engineering and line management. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required. We offer flexible work arrangements, 4/10 work schedule with every 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 STEM discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 0 years of related professional/military experience (for Test Conductor)
- Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 1 year of related professional/military experience (for Principal Test Conductor)
- Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
- Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret clearance
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
- General knowledge of aviation systems
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to read/understand engineering blueprints/drawings
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Nice To Haves
- Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
- Active DoD Top Secret SCI clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
- Experience testing RF, ethernet, and electrical cables
- Experience with Teamcenter
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive production testing at various integration levels
- Troubleshoot and resolve test anomalies efficiently
- Update and refine test procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency
- Actively participate in Test Readiness Reviews and test-preparation briefings
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless test progress
- Coordinate test schedules with Managers, Operators, and Manufacturing Managers
- Support overtime and adapt to off-hour schedules as needed
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- flexible work arrangements
- 4/10 work schedule with every Friday off
- phenomenal learning opportunities
- exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
- friendly team environment
- overtime
- shift differential
- 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
Entry Level
