Flight Test Technician 3/4-Active Secret Clearance Required

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Flight Test Technician 3/Flight Test Technician 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals support our Test and Evaluation Organization. This position will be onsite in Palmdale, CA.

• 4x10 schedule (Mon-Thurs) 1st shift; 5am-3:30pm
• 4X10 (Mon-Thurs) 2nd shift; 3pm-1:30am
• 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sa, Su) 1st shift; 5am-3:30pm
• 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sa, Su) 2nd shift; 3pm-1:30am
• 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Su) Split:12 pm -10:30pm

• →Test, troubleshooting, removal, installation, modification, and maintenance of aerospace systems including, but not limited to fuel, hydraulics, ECS, flight controls, propulsion, landing gear, CNI, and ground support equipment.
• →Operate ground equipment, aerospace systems checkout, perform pre and post-use inspections, service fuel, lubrication, cooling, and other requirements as necessary.
• →Other responsibilities may include the application of materials, appliqués, coatings, decals, primer, and paint.
• →Read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions to fabricate and assemble necessary fixtures and/or components.
• →Execute testing in accordance with direction provided by senior technician/engineering staff
• →Conducting tests and reporting data in the prescribed format, using predetermined methods, sequences, and setups to inspect or test specific equipment or products.
• →Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends as required
• →Adhere to all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety guidelines and regulations
• →Work and communicate over ambient noise
• →Work in a variety of work spaces/positions. Work spaces may include but are not limited to small, enclosed spaces, awkward, and elevated spaces. Positions may include bending, twisting, kneeling, crawling, ascending/descending ladders, and/or working overhead.

We offer multiple shift options, 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.

• High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of related experience.
• Related experience in one of more of the following but not limited to aircraft electrical systems, structures, composites, aircraft systems, and flightline operations.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation.
• The ability to obtain Special Programs Access (SAP) prior to the commencement of employment, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 30 pounds, and working overhead.
• Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environments.

• High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of related experience.
• Related experience in one of more of the following but not limited to aircraft electrical systems, structures, composites, aircraft systems, and flightline operations.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation.
• The ability to obtain Special Programs Access (SAP) prior to the commencement of employment, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 30 pounds, and working overhead.
• Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environments.

• Active In-Scope Program Access.
• Developmental or Production test experience.
• Mix of back shop and flightline maintenance experience.
• Familiarity with Configuration Management and/or Mission Assurance concepts.
• Must be able to lead and train lower-level employees.
• Familiarity with Maintenance Data Collection systems (MES, FMT, CAMS, etc.)
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.)
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions to fabricate and assemble necessary fixtures and/or components.