Test Conductor
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Patuxent River
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an exciting
career opportunity for a Test Conductor 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 Triton - MQ-4C ITT
(Integrated & Test Team) is a US Navy & Northrop Grumman combined
test team working together to ensure future capabilities are tested
and evaluated in an efficient manner. The selected candidate will
perform a variety of data collection and technical support services
on the Triton Air vehicle and Ground Control Stations; and support
the research and procurement of MQ-4C unmanned air vehicle
components in direct support of life cycle
sustainment.Responsibilities include Interfacing with NGC and
customer Flight Test Engineers, Flight Test Conductors, and Ground
Operations Technicians. This position is the primary interface
between maintenance, design and flight test engineering. Principal
Test Conductors 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). Essential
Functions: --- Conducts operations in accordance with NGC policy
and procedures, and NAVAIR 3960 Test Plans and Procedures and per
NATOPS.--- Reviews and provides inputs during engineering
development and executes Detailed Test Requirements, Acceptance
Test Procedures and ground Test Plans. --- Prepares Test Variances
in accordance with engineering direction and engineering changes.
--- Responsible for providing inputs to update Interactive
Electronic Technical Manuals.--- Integrates tests and develops
strategies to improve test efficiency. Generates, reviews and
executes 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.Basic
Qualifications: --- Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an
accredited university and 2 years of related test experience, or a
Master's Degree, or 6+ years of exempt test experience in lieu of
the STEM Degree will be considered.--- A current active in-scope
U.S. Government DoD Interim Top Secret security clearance or higher
is required to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top
Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
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: $74,900 USD - $112,300 USD 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. 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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