Principal/Sr Principal Systems Test Conductor

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Test Conductor for our Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri location.  As a member of our multi-disciplined team, this role directly supports the installation of capability upgrades on the B-2 Stealth Bomber fleet.
Join the WAFB Modifications Engineering team for B-2 and take part in engineering solutions to deploy and deliver a state-of-the-art systems to our customer.  The candidate will provide advanced technological ideas and subject matter expertise.  

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and operations teams to determine modifications impact and aircraft retest requirements.
- Interpret system schematics and specifications to determine aircraft system performance requirements.
- Develop integrated test plans/procedures and schedules for post modification aircraft regression and system tests.
- Organize and lead test planning and readiness reviews.
- Act as test conductor, directing technicians and cockpit operators during aircraft testing.
- Review aircraft system level data to evaluate performance requirements.
- Conduct and contribute to pre and post test data analysis to identify anomalies.
- Troubleshoot system anomalies and direct technicians actions required to identify defects to correct modification installation issues.
 
Basic Qualifications for the Principal Test Conductor (Level 3):
- Bachelor's Degree in a related STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's Degree with 3 or more years of relevant work experience; OR a PhD with a minimum of 1 year(s) of relevant work experience
- Related experience could include but not limited to developmental test experience, flight test, avionics, and/or aviation experience.
- Ability to understand and effectively communicate technical issues (written and verbal)
- Experience in researching technical issues through engineering drawing/schematic/specification review, database records queries, and theory of operation.
- Ability to create test work orders/instructions
- Ability to traverse aircraft and operate in flightline/hangar environment to include: tooling, stands, ladders, steps etc. while wearing appropriate PPE.
- Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final U.S adjudicated U.S government Secret clearance (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 the Company.

Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Test Conductor (Level 4):
- Bachelor's Degree in a related STEM field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's Degree with 6 or more years of relevant work experience; OR a PhD with a minimum of 4 year(s) of relevant work experience
- Related experience could include but not limited to developmental test experience, flight test, avionics, and/or aviation experience.
- Ability to understand and effectively communicate technical issues (written and verbal)
- Experience in researching technical issues through engineering drawing/schematic/specification review, database records queries, and theory of operation.
- Ability to create test work orders/instructions
- Ability to traverse aircraft and operate in flightline/hangar environment to include: tooling, stands, ladders, steps etc. while wearing appropriate PPE.
- Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final U.S adjudicated U.S government Secret clearance (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 the Company.
 
Preferred Qualifications (Both Levels):
- Previous experience with aircraft systems testing, B-2 experience preferred.
- Experience reading and working to Air Force Technical Orders
- Experience with aircraft data analysis, using OGP (On Board Test System Ground Processor)
- Proficiency with the full suite of Microsoft Office Tools.
- Documented experience working in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment.

Primary Level Salary Range: $84,700.00 - $127,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $105,800.00 - $158,600.00

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.