Principal Test Conductor

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 has an opening for a Test Conductor/ Principal Test Conductor to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation (T&E) organization. This position will be located in NAS (Naval Air Station) Patuxent River, MD.

The Triton - MQ-4C ITT (Integrated & Test Team) is a US Navy & Northrop Grumman combined test team working together to ensure future capabilities are tested and evaluated in an efficient manner.

Test Conductor responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Interfacing with NGC and customer Flight Test Engineers, Flight Test Directors, and aircraft maintenance Technicians.
• This position is the primary interface between maintenance, design and flight test engineering.
• Operate Vehicle and Payload Test Controller software during aircraft start-up/shut down for launch and recovery.
• Conduct static ground tests and troubleshooting utilizing BAMS Evaluation, Test and Troubleshooting Interface Equipment (BETTIE) and the WRA Intelligence Community Load Management Apparatus (WILMA).

*May require up to 25% domestic and OCONUS travel.*

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for providing inputs to update Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMS).
• Integrates tests and develops strategies to improve test efficiency. Generates, reviews and executes Maintenance Action Forms (MAFs), Aircraft Maintenance Requests (AMRs) and Requests for Tests (RFTs).
• Reviews and provides inputs during engineering development and executes Detailed Test Requirements, Acceptance Test Procedures and ground Test Plans.
• Prepares Test Variances in accordance with engineering direction and engineering changes.
• Conducts operations in accordance with NGC policy and procedures, and NAVAIR 3960 Test Plans and Procedures and per NATOPS.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels. The selected candidate must be able to work on the aircraft in the hangar and outside in various weather conditions.

Basic Qualifications for Test Conductor (T02):

• Must have 6 years of related professional/military experience OR a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 0 years of related professional/military experience
• Experience with Aircraft Ground Test Operations
• Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and OCONUS up to 25%

Basic Qualifications for Principal Test Conductor (T03):

• Must have 9 years of related professional/military experience OR a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 years of related professional/military experience OR a PhD in a STEM field and 1 year of professional/military experience.
• Experience with Aircraft Ground Test Operations
• Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and OCONUS up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Unmanned Air Vehicle system test or maintenance experience is highly desired. MQ-4 Vehicle Test Controller or Triton BETTIE operator experience is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with excellent communications skills, including the ability to brief test results to senior leadership.
• A current Top Secret security clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.

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