Principal/Sr Principal Ground Test Engineer (GTE)

're making history.The Flight Test Operations Team (FTO) is looking for a* Principal/Sr Principal Ground Test Engineer (GTE)* to plan and schedule test events, work with Responsible Engineers (RE) and Systems Test Engineers (STE) to develop test procedures, perform test article operations - both on and off an active flight line - and maintain a test point data base. This position will be based in *Palmdale, CA. *
The selected candidate will:

• Coordinate with support organizations in the execution and planning of a test program.

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct test operations as an approved test conductor; to include test deck preparation, engineering briefs/debriefs, and will lead our team through test missions as the link between the maintenance team and our program's control room Test Engineers, Test Directors and Operations Crew.

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

• Provide first line engineering support for maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and modifications to systems under test, supervision and direction to maintenance personnel for maintenance, repairs, and modifications to systems under test.
  The selected candidate will support shift work including extended shifts, shift rotations, weekends, and holidays as needed. Must be willing to travel domestically as required to support testing operations.
  This position is 100% on-site at Edwards AFB, CA
  *This position will be filled at either Principal or Senior Principal level based on experience *
  Principal Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; Master's Degree with 3 years of relevant experience; PhD with 1 year of relevant experience.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 5 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

• Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
  Senior Principal Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 9 years of relevant experience; Master's Degree with 7 years of relevant experience or PhD with 4 years of relevant experience.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 5 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

• Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
  Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Test Engineer, Test Conductor/Director that includes test planning, execution and operations

• Experience in a Production Test environment

• Experience in a military aircraft maintenance environment

• Significant time spent on an operational flight line

• FAA Airman certification (A&P, Flight Engineer, Pilot)

• Active Program clearance

• Active Top Secret clearance
  Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00The 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 http://https://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.