“Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.”
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Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for an in-flight Test Conductor for the GV Flying Test Bed. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.
Essential Functions:
Overall responsibility to Plan, coordinate, and execute a safe and effective Mission Systems flight test as in-flight Test Conductor
Flight Test card generation and execution to support program cost and schedule
Management of flight test requirements and associated metrics
Develops and executes pre/post-flight mission briefings and post-flight reporting
Coordination with multiple customer organizations to develop Detailed Test Plans
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.
" This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below"
Basic Qualifications
" This requisition may be filled at either a Principal or a Sr Principal Test Conductor"
Basic Qualifications Principal Test Conductor:
Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years engineering experience - OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of engineering experience
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final 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.
Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
Prior Flight Test Control Room qualification
Ability to obtain / maintain FAA Class III Medical
Must be willing and able to support extended / off nominal Flight Test Execution campaigns, to include occasional second / third shift, weekends, and business travel.
Clear and concise communication style for management of Safety of Flight and Safety of Test parameters
Basic Qualifications Sr Principal Test Conductor:
Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years engineering experience - OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of engineering experience
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final 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.
Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
Prior Flight Test Control Room qualification
Ability to obtain / maintain FAA Class III Medical
Must be willing and able to support extended / off nominal Flight Test Execution campaigns, to include occasional second / third shift, weekends, and business travel.
Clear and concise communication style for management of Safety of Flight and Safety of Test parameters
Preferred Qualifications:
FAA Private Pilot or higher certification
Existing Program Access
Prior Test Conductor qualification
Mission Systems flight test experience
Experience in the military aerospace development environment is preferred.
Knowledge of 8210 Program processes
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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years engineering experience, or Master's in STEM with 3 years (Principal) / Bachelor's in STEM with 8 years or Master's with 6 years (Sr Principal)
- Ability to transfer and maintain final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project
- Prior Flight Test Control Room qualification
- Ability to obtain and maintain FAA Class III Medical
- Willingness to support extended/off-nominal flight test campaigns, including second/third shifts, weekends, and travel
- Clear and concise communication for management of Safety of Flight and Safety of Test parameters
- FAA Private Pilot or higher certification
- Existing program access
- Prior Test Conductor qualification
- Mission Systems flight test experience
- Experience in the military aerospace development environment
- Knowledge of 8210 Program processes
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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