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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal / Senior Principal Test Conductor to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. This role is located in Patuxent River, MD .
This role may be filled at the Principal OR Senior Principal levels based on qualifications, below
In this role, you will perform a variety of data collection and technical support services and support the research and procurement air vehicle components in direct support of life cycle sustainment.
Key Responsibilities:
Interface with Northrop Grumman and customer Flight Test Engineers, Flight Test Conductors, and Ground Operations Technicians
Interface between maintenance, design and flight test engineering
Operate Vehicle and Payload Test Controller software during aircraft start-up/shut down for launch and recovery as well as for static ground tests utilizing BAMS Evaluation, Test and Troubleshooting Interface Equipment (BETTIE)
Conduct operations in accordance with NGC policy and procedures, and NAVAIR 3960 Test Plans and Procedures and per NATOPS
Review and provides inputs during engineering development and executes Detailed Test Requirements, Acceptance Test Procedures and ground Test Plans.
Prepare Test Variances in accordance with engineering direction and engineering changes
Responsible for providing inputs to update Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals
Integrate, test, and develop strategies to improve test efficiency
Generate, review, and execute Test Work Sheets and Requests for Tests (RFTs).
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels. The selected candidate will need either to be located at NAS Patuxent River, or be willing to relocate to the NAS Patuxent River area.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 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.
Basic Qualifications (Principal Test Conductor):
Must have 9 years of related professional/military experience OR an Associate of Science degree AND 7 years of related professional/military experience OR a Bachelor of Science degree AND 5 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience OR a Ph.D. AND 0 years of related professional/military experience
Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time as deemed by the Company
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment
Must be able to support any shift and potential overtime as needed based on Company needs
Basic Qualifications (Sr. Principal Test Conductor):
Must have 13 years of related professional/military experience OR an Associate of Science degree AND 11 years of related professional/military experience OR a Bachelor of Science degree AND 9 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree AND 7 years of related professional/military experience OR a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience
Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time as deemed by the Company
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment
Must be able to support any shift and potential overtime as needed based on Company needs
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous Unmanned Air Vehicle system test or maintenance experience is highly desired.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with excellent communications skills, including the ability to brief test results to senior leadership.
A current Top Secret security clearance.
Salary Range: $97,500 - $146,300
Salary Range 2: $120,900 - $181,300
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.
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.