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Flight Test Controls Engineer - R10204687
Flight Test Controls Engineer - R10204687Northrop Grumman • Melbourne, FL, US
Flight Test Controls Engineer - R10204687

Flight Test Controls Engineer - R10204687

Northrop Grumman • Melbourne, FL, US
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE : Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE : Secret

TRAVEL : 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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Level 4 - Test Conductor to act as a Flight Test Control Engineer (FTCE). This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

In this role you will develop flight test strategies on a classified DoD program.

This FTCE will report to the Flight Test Manager for The Program. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative / team settings across all levels of The Program.

The candidate must be able to collaborate closely with System Engineers, hardware and software engineers, and integration / test engineers to provide leadership and guidance within Northrop Grumman, our suppliers and customer. The candidate will lead test working group meetings in the development of strategies related to ground and flight test operations and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Planning and strategies for the operational aspects for the systems under test
  • Development of procedures to support future test execution and maintenance of a developmental fleet of test aircraft
  • Future site planning development
  • Support equipment planning
  • Very strong organization, coordination, planning and teaming skills

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 9 years of related professional / military experience with a background in engineering, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 7 years of related professional / military experience with a background in engineering.
  • Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret Clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by company.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience working large flight test program
  • Military flight line experience
  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance (in-scope)
  • AS-FA3

    Primary Level Salary Range : $118,600.00 - $178,000.00

    The 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 : / / www.northropgrumman.com / EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

    Seniority level

    Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

    Employment type

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology

    Industries

    Defense and Space Manufacturing

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