Staff Test Conductor (STE) Grand Sky

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United States of America
130K-194K Annually
7+ Years Experience
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
The Staff Test Conductor will execute flight tests, develop test support materials, manage air vehicle configurations, coordinate test planning activities, and participate in test evaluations and briefings. They will also manage test schedules and contribute to training other engineers.
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US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

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.

This position is currently contingent on program award and associated program award funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Test Conductor to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test & Evaluation organization. This role is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

In this role, the Test Conductor will assist in supporting ground and flight test planning and execution efforts. This role will be responsible for air vehicle system configurations, coordination of test planning activities with flight test operations, and supporting IPTs.

Responsibilities Include: 

  • Executing flight tests as a Test Conductor

  • Developing and maintaining flight test support materials and mission flight test profiles

  • Developing and publishing test schedules and test procedures for air vehicle testing

  • Coordinating with other organizations to ensure safe and effective execution of ground and flight test activities

  • Test article configuration management and coordinating the integration of test modifications with air vehicle engineering and manufacturing organizations

  • Participate in flight test readiness reviews, and pre and post-test briefings

  • Schedule and conduct ground and flight tests in accordance with established test plans and procedures

  • Participate in post-test data evaluation and problem identification and resolution

  • Prepare and publish test summaries and test reports

  • Train other Test Engineers as required

  • Travel to test or customer sites as required

We offer a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor of Science degree (STEM) and 14 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in aerospace test activities OR a Master of Science degree and 12 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in aerospace test activities OR a Ph.D. and 9 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in aerospace test activities.

  • Must have demonstrated experience leading engineering teams in a test environment.

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

  • Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM discipline.

  • Four years of relevant experience in flight test operations.

  • Experience as a Global Hawk Test Conductor or Flight Test Engineer.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to make decisions that impact the organization’s credibility, operations and services.

  • Able to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously.

  • Able to analyze functional, structural or compositional characteristics.

  • Ability to apply and/or develop technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts.

  • Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.

  • Able to perform work in an approved environment during specified work hours

  • Ability to change physical locations based upon need (including physical ability to travel).

  • Able to work in both external and internal environmental conditions.

Salary Range: $129,500.00 - $194,300.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

The Company
HQ: Falls Church, VA
85,636 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe.

On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family.

Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference.

Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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