Associate Test Conductor
Quick Summary
Plan, coordinate, and conduct article test operations as an approved test conductor, which includes test control room preparation, attending pre/post process briefs, coordination with scheduling,
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Associate Test Conductor to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. This position will be located onsite in Palmdale, CA.
The PDM Test Engineering Organization within Depot & Modification Center (D&MC) is seeking a Test Conductor to join our team in Palmdale. In this role, the selected candidate will assist with ground and flight test events, work with System Test Engineers (STEs) to execute test procedures, perform postproduction system operations, and track test data safely and effectively. The selected candidate will also assist with coordination of supporting organizations in executing and planning a test program.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Must have a High School diploma (or equivalent) AND 4 years of related professional/military experience OR an Associate of Science degree AND 2 years of related professional/military experience OR a Bachelor of Science degree AND 0 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree AND 0 years of related professional/military experience.
- →Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
- →Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
- →Applicant must be willing and able to work various shifts including 4/10 days, 4/10 nights, 3/10 day and 3/10 nights
- →Candidate must be willing and able to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as required
Requirements
~2 min read- BS/MS/PhD degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline
- Experience that includes test planning, execution, and operations
- Experience in an aircraft maintenance/operations environment
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance
- Active Special Program Access (SAP)
- Previous experience with aircraft systems testing, B-2 experience preferred.
- Experience reading and working to Air Force Technical Orders
- Experience with aircraft data analysis, using OGP (On Board Test System Ground Processor)
- Proficiency with the full suite of Microsoft Office Tools.
- Documented experience working in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $69,400–$104,000 a year
- 24% above the $70,000 median for Associate jobs on Jobera (1,122 salaries).
- Posted
- 12 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 3, 2026
- First seen
- October 3, 2026
- Last seen
- October 7, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 11
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 31%
- Scored at
- October 15, 2026
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