Principal/Sr Principal Ground Test Engineer (GTE)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nThe Flight Test Operations Team (FTO) is looking for a Principal/Sr Principal Ground Test Engineer (GTE) to plan and schedule test events, work with Responsible Engineers (RE) and Systems Test Engineers (STE) to develop test procedures, perform test article operations \u2013 both on and off an active flight line \u2013 and maintain a test point data base. This position will be based in Palmdale, CA. \n\nThe selected candidate will:\n\n * Coordinate with support organizations in the execution and planning of a test program.\n * Plan, coordinate, and conduct test operations as an approved test conductor; to include test deck preparation, engineering briefs/debriefs, and will lead our team through test missions as the link between the maintenance team and our program\u2019s control room Test Engineers, Test Directors and Operations Crew.\n * Provide support for post-test data processing and analysis as required to support test objectives.\n * Provide first line engineering support for maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and modifications to systems under test, supervision and direction to maintenance personnel for maintenance, repairs, and modifications to systems under test.\n\n\n\nThe selected candidate will support shift work including extended shifts, shift rotations, weekends, and holidays as needed. Must be willing to travel domestically as required to support testing operations.\n\n*This position is 100% on-site at Edwards AFB, CA*\n\n*This position will be filled at either Principal or Senior Principal level based on experience* \n\nPrincipal Basic Qualifications:\n\n * Bachelor\u0027s Degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; Master\u0027s Degree with 3 years of relevant experience; PhD with 1 year of relevant experience.\n * Excellent communication skills both written and verbal\n * Ability to interface with all levels of employees and management\n * Must have an active DoD Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 5 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)\n * Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.\n\n\n\nSenior Principal Basic Qualifications:\n\n * Bachelor\u0027s Degree in STEM with 9 years of relevant experience; Master\u0027s Degree with 7 years of relevant experience or PhD with 4 years of relevant experience.\n * Excellent communication skills both written and verbal\n * Ability to interface with all levels of employees and management\n * Must have an active DoD Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 5 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)\n * Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * Experience as a Test Engineer, Test Conductor/Director that includes test planning, execution and operations\n * Experience in a Production Test environment\n * Experience in a military aircraft maintenance environment\n * Significant time spent on an operational flight line\n * FAA Airman certification (A\u0026P, Flight Engineer, Pilot)\n * Active Program clearance\n * Active Top Secret clearance\n\n\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00\n\nSecondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.\n