2026 Associate Test Conductor / Test Conductor

About the role

The selected candidate will support test planning, coordination, execution, and data analysis activities in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. Other duties include:

• Aid test focal in interfacing with internal and external organizations to define test and test data requirements.
• Contribute to the development and review of detailed test plans, test schedules, and acceptance test procedures in collaboration with engineering disciplines, system test, and engineering management.
• Cook up, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment, components, devices, and systems used in test activities.
• Support integration and acceptance testing, including real-time decision making related to safety, efficiency, and test effectiveness.
• Interface with design and analysis teams to develop test approaches, conduct tests, and document and report results in the prescribed format.
• Participate in post-test data evaluation, discrepancy identification, and resolution activities.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work both collaboratively in a team environment and independently to solve a variety of complex problems.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will support test planning, coordination, execution, and data analysis activities in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. Other duties include:

• Aid test focal in interfacing with internal and external organizations to define test and test data requirements.
• Contribute to the development and review of detailed test plans, test schedules, and acceptance test procedures in collaboration with engineering disciplines, system test, and engineering management.
• Cook up, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment, components, devices, and systems used in test activities.
• Support integration and acceptance testing, including real-time decision making related to safety, efficiency, and test effectiveness.
• Interface with design and analysis teams to develop test approaches, conduct tests, and document and report results in the prescribed format.
• Participate in post-test data evaluation, discrepancy identification, and resolution activities.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work both collaboratively in a team environment and independently to solve a variety of complex problems.

Requirements

• MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE U.S. GOVERNMENT SECRET CLEARANCE (IN-SCOPE OR ENROLLED IN CONTINUOUS EVALUATION) WITH THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN U.S. GOVERNMENT TOP SECRET CLEARANCE AND SPECIAL PROGRAM ACCESS WITHIN A REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME, AS DETERMINED BY THE COMPANY (U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS A PRE-REQUISITE).
• BE COMPLETING OR HAS COMPLETED THEIR BACHELOR’S DEGREE FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION BY AUGUST 2026.
• BE MAJORING IN OR HAVING MAJORED IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, COMPUTER ENGINEERING, OR SIMILAR STEM DEGREE.
• BE ABLE TO SUPPORT WEEKENDS, 2ND, 3RD SHIFT, AND OFF HOURS AS DICTATED BY PROGRAM TEST ACTIVITIES.

Qualifications

• Associate Test Conductor (T01): MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE U.S. GOVERNMENT SECRET CLEARANCE (IN-SCOPE OR ENROLLED IN CONTINUOUS EVALUATION) WITH THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN U.S. GOVERNMENT TOP SECRET CLEARANCE AND SPECIAL PROGRAM ACCESS WITHIN A REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME, AS DETERMINED BY THE COMPANY (U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS A PRE-REQUISITE).
• BE COMPLETING OR HAS COMPLETED THEIR BACHELOR’S DEGREE FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION AND 2 YEARS OF RELATED PROFESSIONAL/MILITARY EXPERIENCE, OR A MASTER'S DEGREE FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION AND 0 YEARS OF RELATED PROFESSIONAL/MILITARY EXPERIENCE BY AUGUST 2026.
• BE MAJORING IN OR HAVING MAJORED IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, COMPUTER ENGINEERING, OR SIMILAR STEM DEGREE.
• BE ABLE TO SUPPORT WEEKENDS, 2ND, 3RD SHIFT, AND OFF HOURS AS DICTATED BY PROGRAM TEST ACTIVITIES.

Skills

• ACTIVE U.S. GOVERNMENT TOP SECRET CLEARANCE (IN-SCOPE OR ENROLLED IN CONTINUOUS EVALUATION)
• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
• Previous internship/co-op or other work experience
• Leadership & teamwork capabilities
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Activities (professional/community/extracurricular)
• Experience developing detailed test plans, schedules, and procedures
• Experience calibrating, inspecting, and maintaining special test equipment

Benefits

• Pay Range: Associate Test Conductor (T01): $69,400.00-$104,000.00 Test Conductor (T02): $83,400.00-$125,200.00
• Primary Level Salary Range: $69,400.00 - $104,000.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00
• 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.