Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Principal/Senior Principal Test Engineer - Flight Test Organization (FTO) Ground Test to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. This position will be located in Edwards AFB, CA.

In this role, the selected candidate will plan and schedule test events, work with Responsible Engineers (REs) to develop test procedures, perform test article operations – both on and off an active flight line – and maintain a test point data base within the Strike FTO team. They will 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 the Mission Control Room Flight Test Engineering and Test Operations teams.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and execute ground test procedures and support active flight line testing.
• Conductor of preflight and postflight checks.
• 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.

The selected Candidate must be willing to work various shifts depending on the business needs, including, but not limited to: 4x10 schedule (Mon-Thurs) 1st shift; 4x10 (Mon-Thurs) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sa, Su) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sa, Su) 1st shift. 

We offer flexible work arrangements, 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 requisition may be filled at either the Principal OR Senior. Principal level based on qualifications listed, below**

Basic Qualifications for Principal:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technical, Engineering or Math (STEM)
• A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience with a BS Degree, 3 years engineering experience with a MS degree in STEM Field, or 1 year with a PhD in STEM Field

Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technical, Engineering or Math (STEM)
• A minimum of 8 years of engineering experience with a BS Degree, 6 years engineering experience with a MS degree in STEM Field, or 4 years with a PhD in STEM Field

Basic Qualifications for both Principal and Sr Principal:

• Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top-Secret clearance
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• Must be willing and able to work various shifts depending on the business needs: 4x10 schedule (Mon-Thurs) 1st shift; 4x10 (Mon-Thurs) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 1st shift.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Flight test experience
• Experience that includes test planning, execution, and operations
• Experience in an aircraft maintenance/operations environment
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance
• Active Special Program Access (SAP)