Ground Test Conductor​/Principal Ground Test Conductor - System Security Clearance

Position: Ground Test Conductor / Principal Ground Test Conductor - System with Security Clearance
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Yes, 10% of the Time 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 has an opening for a Ground Test Conductor / Principal Ground Test Conductor - System Test Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Special Test Equipment organization. This role is located in Palmdale, CA. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Plan and schedule test events

* Work with Responsible Engineers (REs) and System Test Engineers (STE) to develop test procedures, perform test article operations in a production environment.

* Plan, coordinate, and conduct test operations as an approved test conductor, to include test documentation preparation, engineering briefs/debriefs, and will lead our team through test execution.

* The selected candidate will also:

* Provide support for post-test data processing and analysis as required to support test objectives.

* Provide first line engineering support for maintenance, repairs, and modifications to systems under test, supervision, and direction to maintenance personnel for maintenance, repairs, and modifications to systems under test.

* Analyze and interpret test data, provide recommendations to engineering and leadership for alternate means of compliance as required, and support development and execution of test objectives.

* * This position may be filled at either level 2 or level 3 based on experience
* Basic Qualifications Level 2:
* Must have a High School diploma or equivalent AND 6 years of related professional/military experience OR a Bachelor of Science degree AND 2 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree AND 0 years of related professional/military experience.

* Must have experience in a system test environment

* Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

* Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

* Must be able to work multiple shifts: 4x10 schedule (Mon-Thurs) 1st shift; 4X10 (Mon-Thurs) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sa, Su) 1st shift. 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sa, Su) 2nd shift.
Basic Qualifications Level 3:
* Must have a High School diploma or equivalent AND 9 years of related professional/military experience OR a Bachelor of Science degree AND 5 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience OR a Ph.D. AND 1 year of related professional/military experience.

* Must have experience in a system test environment

* Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

* Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

* Must be able to work multiple shifts: 4x10 schedule (Mon-Thurs) 1st shift; 4X10 (Mon-Thurs) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sa, Su) 1st shift. 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sa, Su) 2nd shift.

Preferred Qualifications:

* BS/MS/PhD Degree in Science, Technical,…