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    Principal/Sr Principal Test Conductor - Palmdale, United States - Northrop Grumman

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    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 Principal / Senior Principal Test Conductor to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA.

    The B-2 PDM Test Engineering Organization within Depot & Modification Center (D&MC) is seeking a test conductor to join our team in Palmdale.

    Essential Functions:
    • Ensuring engineering tests serve mission objectives and mechanisms are in place to execute the tests safely and effectively
    • Responsible for testing aircraft systems using Technical Orders and Aircraft Test procedures (ATP)
    • Oversees the operational aspects of engineering tests and serves as liaison to program, engineering, aircrew and line management
    • Reviews status of test requirements, tracks test metrics, manages schedules and prepares reports.
    • Works with and supervises flight line technicians during test
    • Assesses anomalies and develops resolutions to documented procedures in conjunction with Test and Quality Engineering
    Basic Qualifications
    This role may be filled at the Principal or Senior Principal level

    Principal Test Conductor
    • Must have a High school Diploma/Equivalent AND 9 years of qualifiable related professional/military experience in lieu of a degree OR an Associate of Science degree AND 7 years of qualifiable related professional/military experience in lieu of a degree OR a Bachelor of Science degree AND 5 years of qualifiable related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree AND 3 years of qualifiable related professional/military experience OR a Ph.D. AND 0 years of qualifiable related professional/military experience in lieu of a degree to include a background in a systems test environment
    • Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends
    • Ability to read and understand USAF Technical Orders, engineering blueprints and drawings
    • 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 ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
    Senior Principal Test Conductor
    • Must have 13 years of qualifiable related professional/military experience OR an Associate of Science degree AND 11 years of qualifiable related professional/military experience OR a Bachelor of Science degree AND 9 years of qualifiable related professional/military experience t OR a Master of Science degree AND 7 years of qualifiable related professional/military experience OR a Ph.D. AND 4 years qualifiable related professional/military experience in lieu of a degree to include a background in a systems test environment
    • Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends
    • Ability to read and understand USAF Technical Orders, engineering blueprints and drawings
    • 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 ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Aircraft production, operation, or test experience
    • Experience using TeamCenter or equivalent
    • Experience using Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or equivalent
    • Knowledge of aircraft ground support or test equipment, certification and hands-on operation of such equipment
    • Active Special Program Access (SAP)
    Salary Range: $97,500 - $146,300
    Salary Range 2: $120,900 - $181,300

    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 . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.


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