Sr. Staff / Consultant Flight Test Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

Independently analyzes and provides recommendations in procedures to identify and control or eliminate hazards Develops and evaluates systems, associated support equipment and facilities,

Requirements Summary

Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering

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OtherFlight Test Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Consulting Test Conductor to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale/EAFB, CA. The successful candidate will participate in a collaborative environment and support Test planning, execution and analysis in a Combined Test Force (CTF) environment. The employee will apply engineering principles to optimize all aspects of Test to increase the operational effectiveness throughout the Test campaign. The position will afford the opportunity to interact internally across multiple organizations and externally with suppliers and customers. In addition, the candidate will provide expert advice and guidance to team members and valued customers regarding specific technical aspects of systems or concept development.

Responsibilities

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→Independently analyzes and provides recommendations in procedures to identify and control or eliminate hazards
→Develops and evaluates systems, associated support equipment and facilities, networks and information systems to ensure designs meet applicable safety specifications and standards
→Applies engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, test, or evaluate military weapons systems
→Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, proposals, and other technical documentation with regard to Test planning and execution
→Reviews architecture, requirements and interface artifacts for safety on complex hardware/ software systems
→Reviews Test Plans and Procedures for safety requirements verification and potential hazardous operations
→Supports mission control room operations
→Provides mentorship, training and support to junior Flight Test Engineers
→Works collaboratively with our government counterparts to support CTF process improvement and strategic initiatives

Requirements

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Experience in military aviation
Test Pilot School graduate
Experience in a Combined Test Force environment
Previous professional experience with mission planning, execution, and debriefing.
Program Access

Primary Level Salary Range: $175,300.00 - $262,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.