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Principal Flight Test Engineer - Unmanned Air Vehicles

Northrop Grumman · Patuxent River, MD · 5 days ago
On-siteEngineering$104k–$155k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Principal Flight Test Engineer - Unmanned Air Vehicles position is located at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD. This role involves participating in all facets of flight test planning and execution, including requirements development, test planning, test event preparation, and test coordination.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in all facets of flight test planning and execution in multiple areas including requirements development, test planning, test event preparation, and test coordination.
  • Planning the event (preparing flight profiles and test cards, etc.), briefing (pre/post), leading the event, and completing post event reporting such as a flash report.
  • Capture and coordinate appropriate resources and assets for the event (aircrew, airspace, etc.) with the scheduling team in support of the test event.
  • Chase vehicle duties.
  • Obtain an airfield driver’s license and complete a qualification training plan.
  • Interface with the customer to assist in the development and modification of test plans as required to support test.

Requirements

  • Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 1 year of related professional/military experience.
  • Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
  • Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must be able to work plane-side both indoors and outside.

Qualifications

  • Active US Government Top Secret clearance
  • SIGINT/ESM/RADAR/EO/IR flight test experience desired
  • Experience in unmanned air vehicle flight test execution
  • Previous qualified Test Conductor with control room experience
  • Previous experience working in an Integrated Test Team
  • Experience and working knowledge of NAVINST 3960 test planning process

Skills

  • Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret clearance

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements, 4/10 work schedule with every Friday off
  • Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
  • Very friendly team environment

Pay

The primary level salary range for this position is $103,600.00 - $155,400.00. Base salary offers are determined based on a number of factors including 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.

Schedule

A 4/10 work schedule with every Friday off.

Application Information

The application period for this 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.

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