Principal / Senior Principal Test Conductor – FTO Ground Test

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Principal / Senior Principal Test Conductor – Flight Test Organization (FTO) Ground Test to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. This position will be located in Edwards AFB, CA.

In this role, the selected candidate will plan and schedule test events, work with Responsible Engineers (REs) to develop test procedures, perform test article operations – both on and off an active flight line – and maintain a test point data base within the Strike FTO team. They will 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 the Mission Control Room Flight Test Engineering and Test Operations teams. 

Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide support for post-test data processing and analysis as required to support test objectives
• Provide first line engineering support for maintenance, repairs, and modifications to systems under test, supervision, and direction to maintenance personnel for maintenance, repairs, and modifications to systems under test
• Analyze and interpret test data, provide recommendations to engineering and leadership for alternate means of compliance as required, and support development and execution of test objectives.

The selected Candidate must be willing to work various shifts depending on the business needs, including, but not limited to: 4x10 schedule (Mon-Thurs) 1st shift; 4x10 (Mon-Thurs) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 1st shift. 

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:

**This requisition may be filled at either the Principal OR Senior. Principal level based on qualifications listed, below**

Principal Test Conductor

• Must have 9 years of qualifiable, related professional/military experience to include a background in a system test environment OR an Associate of Science degree AND 5 years of qualifiable, related professional/military experience to include a background in a system test environment OR a Bachelor of Science degree AND 3 years of qualifiable, related professional/military experience to include a background in a system test environment OR a Master of Science degree AND 1 years of qualifiable, related professional/military experience to include a background in a system test environment OR a Ph.D. AND 0 years of qualifiable, related professional/military experience to include a background in a system test environment
• 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 Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment
• Must be willing and able to work various shifts depending on the business needs: 4x10 schedule (Mon-Thurs) 1st shift; 4x10 (Mon-Thurs) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 1st shift. 

Senior Principal Test Conductor

• Must have 12 years of qualifiable, related professional/military experience in lieu of a degree to include a background in a system test environment OR an Associate of Science degree AND 10 years of qualifiable, related professional/military experience to include a background in a system test environment OR a Bachelor of Science degree AND 8 years of qualifiable, related professional/military experience to include a background in a system test environment OR a Master of Science degree AND 6 years of qualifiable, related professional/military experience to include a background in a system test environment OR a Ph.D. AND 4 years of qualifiable, related professional/military experience to include a background in a system test environment
• 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 Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment
• Must be willing and able to work various shifts depending on the business needs: 4x10 schedule (Mon-Thurs) 1st shift; 4x10 (Mon-Thurs) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 1st shift. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS, MS, or PhD degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline
• Experience that includes test planning, execution, and operations
• Experience in an aircraft maintenance/operations environment
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance
• Active Special Program Access (SAP)

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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.