Sr Principal Systems Test Engineer (Test Director)
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Patuxent River
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Requisition ID: R10109508Category: EngineeringLocation: Patuxent
River, MD, USACitizenship Required: United States
CitizenshipClearance Type: Top SecretTelecommute: No- Teleworking
not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of
America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available: 1At
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 (NGAS) has an exciting
career opportunity for a Test Director to join our team of
qualified, diverse individuals in support of the MQ-4C Triton
program test activities. This position will be located at NAS
(Naval Air Station) Patuxent River, MD.The MQ-4C Triton test team
has an opening for a Test Director (TD) to conduct developmental
ground and flight tests. This individual will synthesize customer
contractual needs and requirements into air vehicle and mission
systems test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and
cost constraints. As a key member of the Triton Integrated Test
Team, they interface with the customer to develop, prepare, and
modify comprehensive test plans, flight profiles and test cards.
They coordinate schedules and resources for completing ground and
flight tests. They will integrate tests and develop strategies to
improve test efficiency.The TD reviews and evaluates test
requirements to insure completeness of the test program. They
perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepare
comprehensive system level evaluations. They document test results
in Test Director notes and post test reports.Additional duties
include supporting Contractor Lead Test Engineer, and representing
NGC during Multi-INT capability testing discussions. EW/SIGINT
experience desired. Will work with customer to prepare amendments
to test plans, and flight clearances.Basic Qualifications:Minimum
Education/Experience: 9 years with a Bachelors degree in
science/engineering/math; 7 with a Masters; 4 with a PhD.Must have
experience as a test conductor/director or flight test
aircrew.Requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
as well as oral/written communication skills are required.Must have
a Secret security clearance and be able to obtain a Top Secret
clearance.Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may
include extended shifts, weekends and holidays.Must be able to work
plane side both indoors and outside.The ability to obtain and
retain a Program Security Clearance is required as a condition of
employment.Preferred Qualifications:SIGINT/ESM/RADAR/EOIR fight
test experience desired.Test Pilot School graduate and/or
operational flight/flight test experience desired.DOD Top Secret
clearance and the ability to obtain and retain a SAP
clearance.Salary Range: $117,700 USD - $176,500 USDEmployees 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. The company
encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19
vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in
the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical
or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions
and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor
vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042
https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.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.
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