Principal Flight Test Engineer - Unmanned Air Vehicles

Principal Flight Test Engineer
- Unmanned Air Vehicles

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
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Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
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Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE
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Top Secret

TRAVEL
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Yes, 25% of the Time

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Flight Test Engineer
- Unmanned Air Vehicles to join the team of qualified individuals. Position is located in Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD.

The MQ-4C Triton test team has an opening for an FTE to write test plans and conduct developmental ground and flight tests. Candidates must be willing to learn the role of flight test engineering and the requisite organizational support in executing flight test programs.

• Participate in all facets of flight test planning and execution in multiple areas including requirements development, test planning, test event preparation, and test coordination.
• Planning the event (preparing flight profiles and test cards, etc.), briefing (pre/post), leading the event, and completing post event reporting such as a flash report.
• Coordinate appropriate resources and assets for the event (aircrew, airspace, etc.) with the scheduling team in support of the test event.
• Obtaining an airfield driver’s license and completing a qualification training plan.
• Interface with the customer to assist in the development and modification of test plans as required to support test.

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master’s degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 1 year of related professional/military experience.
• 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 US Government 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.

• Experience in unmanned air vehicle flight test execution.
• Previously qualified Test Conductor with control room experience.
• Previous experience working in an Integrated Test Team.
• Experience and working knowledge of NAVINST 3960 test planning process.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.