Sr Principal​/Principal Flight Test Technician; A&P

Principal Flight Test Technician

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 Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Principal Flight Test Technician or Sr Principal Flight Test Technician.

The Flight Test Technician performs production and flight line testing and maintenance. Will support and perform flight operations including but not limited to pre and post flight inspections, refueling operations, aircraft towing and jacking. Can perform repairs, modifications, installations, and test mechanical systems.

Principal Flight Test Technician Responsibilities:

• Performs duties / functions of test personnel in area(s) of assignment. Determines and performs the sequence for installing, removing, maintaining, repairing critical components / systems working with engineering.
• Performs testing, rework, and repair in various fields of specialization. Applies theories and skills in accomplishing assigned tasks. Works from electronic data, blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, technical orders, engineering orders, schematics, block diagrams and other technical documents on mechanical, hydraulics, power plant, and/or structures.
• Performs modifications and adjustments as necessary.
• Performs mechanical maintenance, repair, testing and troubleshooting in support of specific test objectives.
• Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains various types of complex equipment, components, devices, or systems. Notifies lead personnel or supervision of any / all malfunctions, defects and damages to equipment, material, and product.
• Checks work for completeness and accuracy.
• Position requires ability to interpret and use drawings and engineering documents to repair, maintain, or modify complex systems.
• Position may require domestic and international travel.
• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends as required.
• Must be willing to work utilizing A&P privileges in accordance with FAA regulations.
• Must be willing to work utilizing IA (if applicable) in accordance with FAA regulations.
• Strong communicative skills of professionalism and tact required with contact between NG support groups as well as outside customers and organizations with significant importance.

Basic

Qualification:

• High School Diploma and 4 years aircraft maintenance experience
• FAA Airframe an Powerplant (A&P) license required
• Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain FAA Class II Medical, and willingness to fly on board aircraft, including experimental category.
• Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds, working overhead or at heights, and accessing small, confined spaces
• Experience with wire harness building and repair
• Experience working with structures, drilling, riveting
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• This position is for first shift with occasional weekend shift coverage and support, and ability to adjust shift for business needs.
• This position has limited travel up to 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

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