Principal Test Conductor

Other | Redondo Beach California, United States

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. 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. We have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. We are building a space system that connects and protects millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. We offer an opening for a Principal Test Conductor to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals located in Redondo Beach, California.

No relocation assistance available.

• Clearance required for start:
Yes (SCIT)

• CLEARRANCE TYPE: SCI

• Travel:
Yes, 25% of the time.

9/80 schedule – Monday through Thursday 9‑hour days, every other Friday off.

• Ensure engineering tests serve mission objectives and appropriate mechanisms are in place to execute the tests.
• Oversee the operational aspects of engineering tests and serve as a liaison between mechanical/electrical operations and the program, engineering, and line management teams.
• Oversee all aspects of tests including reviewing status of test requirements, managing schedules, selecting and supervising technicians during tests, and reporting progress.
• Develop resolutions to documented procedures in conjunction with Test and Quality Engineering.
• Lead Engineering Technicians of various skillsets to assemble and test flight hardware at various levels—sub‑system to final system level assembly.
• Work collaboratively with Test Conductors, SV Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Measurements Engineering, Mechanical Ground Systems Engineering, Thermal and Dynamic Test departments.
• Work through challenges to ensure program success and reach important milestones.

• Must have active SCI clearance (Required Day
  1).
• Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years of technical experience, OR High School Diploma or GED plus 9 years of combined technical experience.
• Familiarity with blueprint, technical specifications, processes and schematic comprehension in support of assembly, integration and launching of flight hardware components and sub‑systems.
• Must be able to support weekends, 2nd, 3rd shift and off hours as dictated by program test activities.
• Proficiency/knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel and support all off‑site mission critical milestones (25% of time).

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance (Required on Day
  1).
• Minimum 6 years of direct experience supporting spacecraft integration and test activities.
• Thorough knowledge of Integration and Test floor practices, policies, and procedures with a strong emphasis on personnel and hardware safety.
• Comprehensive understanding of Clean Room requirements, Hazardous Operations protocols, and related high bay operational protocols.
• Hands‑on knowledge and experience with a variety of hand tools and mechanical equipment, ability to read, interpret and execute work to mechanical assembly drawings.
• Advanced technical knowledge in manufacturing/integration operations and procedures pertaining to mechanical assembly and integration with high attention to detail.
• Ability to review and provide feedback on integration procedures and drawings prior to execution on the floor.
• Proactive identification of issues and determination of the appropriate channels to elevate and collaborate with engineering to determine a path forward.
• Advocates for change; promotes and adopts best practices; creates an atmosphere of trust and respect while displaying the highest levels of integrity.

• Primary Level Salary Range: $ – $ (this is a general guideline and may be adjusted based on scope and responsibilities).
• Eligibil…