Test Pilot - R10209659

Staff Test Pilot - R

Northrop Grumman

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance type:
Secret. Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

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 and 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 enjoy the journey.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Test Pilot to join our Test & Evaluation organization. This role is based in Melbourne, FL. and the candidate must be able to support 25% travel to other U.S. locations, including Palmdale CA and Edwards AFB, CA.

• Technical Writer for development of operational documentation for the program
• Engineering Liaison to brief asset hardware and software integration and updates to stakeholders
• Conduct briefings and debriefings, coordinating with maintenance personnel to analyze and correct vehicle discrepancies
• Conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials, or other personnel to exhibit vehicle performance, flying qualities, and system capabilities as required
• Travel to test or customer sites as required
• Complete GV training and qualification as a basis for continued employment

Provide engineering test pilot expertise and safety guidance to flight test engineers for design definition, simulator flights, test planning, flight test techniques, test conduct, test reporting, and proposal preparation.

• Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of related professional/military experience with a background in aerospace test activities, OR Master’s degree and 10 years of related experience with a background in aerospace test activities
• Engineering Technical Liaison experience with developmental testing
• Demonstrated success as a Technical Writer for development of operational documentation for the program
• Ability to understand and brief asset hardware and software integration and changes to stakeholders
• Experience as a flight test crew member
• Commercial instrument rated pilot (FAA or military equivalent), with current FAA Class II Medical or better
• Willingness to obtain and maintain the appropriate medical clearance(s) as defined by the customer’s contracting requirements for the duration of employment
• Willingness to obtain and maintain all training qualifications, as needed per the customer’s contracting requirements for the duration of employment
• Minimum of 1,500 hours of flight experience as Pilot in Command
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Final adjudicated government Secret Clearance (or higher) and necessary program access within a reasonable period of time

• Current or previous PIC or SIC type rating on Gulfstream V aircraft
• Test Pilot School graduate
• Military flight experience
• Flight test experience
• DoD Secret Clearance or higher
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to brief engineering and software changes to test aircrew

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. Northrop Grumman offers health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for this job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date, though this timeline may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Mid-Senior level

Part‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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.