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Flight Test Technician 3/4

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Flight Test Technician 3/4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be based out of Palmdale, CA. The selected candidate will be assigned as a flight test technician which is a 100% on-site role at Palmdale, CA.

Please note:

A start date, for candidates selected, will be determined after obtaining Special Program Access (SAP).

Responsibilities Include:

• Test, troubleshooting, removal, installation, modification, and maintenance of aerospace systems including, but not limited to fuel, hydraulics, ECS, flight controls, propulsion, landing gear, CNI, and ground support equipment.
• Operate ground equipment, aerospace systems checkout, perform pre and post-use inspections, service fuel, lubrication, cooling, and other requirements as necessary.
• Other responsibilities may include the application of materials, appliqués, coatings, decals, primer, and paint.
• Read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions to fabricate and assemble necessary fixtures and/or components.
• Execute testing in accordance with direction provided by senior technician/engineering staff
• Conducting tests and reporting data in the prescribed format, using predetermined methods, sequences, and setups to inspect or test specific equipment or products.
• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends as required
• Adhere to all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety guidelines and regulations
• Work and communicate over ambient noise
• Work in a variety of work spaces/positions. Work spaces may include but are not limited to small, enclosed spaces, awkward, and elevated spaces. Positions may include bending, twisting, kneeling, crawling, ascending/descending ladders, and/or working overhead.

We offer multiple shift options, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. This role will be filled at either a Flight Test Technician 3 or 4 based on the relevant experience required for each role.

Basic Qualifications for a Flight Test Tech 3:

• High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of related experience.
• Related experience in one of more of the following but not limited to aircraft electrical systems, structures, composites, aircraft systems, and flightline operations.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation.
• The ability to obtain Special Programs Access (SAP) prior to the commencement of employment, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 30 pounds, and working overhead.
• Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environments.

Basic Qualifications for a Flight Test Tech 4:

• High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of related experience.
• Related experience in one of more of the following but not limited to aircraft electrical systems, structures, composites, aircraft systems, and flightline operations.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation.
• The ability to obtain Special Programs Access (SAP) prior to the commencement of employment, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 30 pounds, and working overhead.
• Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active In-Scope Program Access.
• Developmental or Production…