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Principal Engr Sys Test Flight Test Engineer18027203

Principal Engr Sys Test - Flight Test Engineer-18027203

Location: Patuxent River

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Relocation Assistance: Yes

Clearance Type: Secret

Number of Openings : 1

Shift : 1st Shift

Description

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact peoples lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have a lot of 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, theyre making history.

The Triton Flight Test team is seeking a candidate to fill the role of a Mission Systems Test Engineer / Test Conductor and test plan lead.

The Mission Systems Flight Test Engineer is responsible for radar, Electro-Optical Infrared (EO/IR), Electronic Surveillance Measures (ESM), navigation, communication, and data dissemination testing/interoperability testing. Test execution includes planning/scheduling events, working with REs to develop test cards, leading the conduct of ground/flight test and maintaining the test point database. Candidate will also be heavily involved with the test planning of the next phase of the Triton program and shall be capable of coordinating the roles of flight test engineering, along with the roles of supporting organizations in executing and planning a flight test program. Candidates must be able to provide leadership and direction to other Flight Test Engineers on a tactical and strategic basis, as well as performing test execution. In the role of test plan lead, you will be responsible for all aspects of the test plan and amendments, working closely with your Navy counterparts to ensure the document is complete and updated as necessary.

Must have excellent communication skills and understand both government and company flight test requirements and procedures. Candidates must be capable of supporting shift work including extended shifts, shift rotation, weekends and occasionally holidays.

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor or Masters of Science Degree in STEM degree. Plus a minimum of 5 years (3 years with Masters) of relevant engineering experience with an emphasis on test planning and conduct

Secret Security clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Master of Science degree in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). Experience / qualification as a test conductor/director on a flight test program.

Experience with the NAVAIRINST 3960.4C Test Planning Process

Selected candidate will either need to be local to NAS Patuxent River or be willing to relocate to the NAS Patuxent River area.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our website. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Job ID: 18027203

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