Principal Global Hawk Flight Test Eng

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Job description

Requisition ID: R
Category: Engineering
Location: Edwards AFB - CA, United States of America
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
Positions Available: 1

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.

We are looking for a Principal Flight Test Engineer (Level 3) in the Flight Test IPT for the Global Hawk Program. The position will be based at Edwards AFB, CA. and requires continuing interaction with responsible engineers at Palmdale and Rancho Bernardo.

Plan, direct and report on ground and flight test activity. Assist in the development and maintenance of test plans, test schedules/procedures for development, pre-production, and flight testing. Interface with internal and external organizations to develop test and test data requirements. Specify air vehicle system configurations and coordinate test planning activity with flight test operations, instrumentation, and Responsible Engineers. Identify and coordinate the availability of test resources and with senior Flight Test Engineers. Participate in test planning working groups; assist with the planning and conducting of flight test readiness reviews, including pre and posttest briefings. Participate in post-test data evaluation and discrepancy resolution. Prepare and publish test summaries, test cards and test reports. Compile flight/ground test data and define changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements. Qualify as a Test Conductor leading a test team.

Basic Qualifications:

Must have a BS degree in a STEM field
Needs 5 to 8 years of flight test engineering experience.
Requires an active DoD Secret Clearance.
Excellent communication skills required, must work well in a team environment, and must work independently to solve a variety of complex problems.
Candidate must be willing to work extended hours during test preparation and execution.
Limited short-term travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience on the Global Hawk platform

Salary Range: 92000 - 138000

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 () we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by January 18, 2022 or by your start date if it is after January 18th. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.