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Principal/Sr Principal Flight Test Engineer-FTO Sub Systems (Effectors-Hyd)

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Northrop Grumman

Edwards Air Force Base, CA (In Person)

$129,500 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/9/2026

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Principal/Sr Principal Flight Test Engineer-FTO Sub Systems (Effectors-Hyd) Northrop Grumman 3.2 ( ) Edwards Air Force Base, CA Why you should apply for a job to
Northrop Grumman :
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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal / Senior Principal Flight Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. This position will be supporting one or more aircraft platforms within our Strike portfolio. The position will be 100% on-site at Edwards AFB, CA. The candidate will develop and publish Integrated Test Plans, detailed test plans, test schedules, and test procedures for developmental testing. Provide laboratory support for integration testing. Support and host test planning working groups. Interface with test article design and analysis teams to define test configuration and data requirements. Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program. Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations. Support test card development and review in collaboration with other engineering disciplines and test operations personnel. Support test readiness reviews, and pre/post-test briefings. Provide mission control room support and makes real-time decisions regarding safety, efficiency, and effectiveness. Conduct and contributes to pre and post-test data analyses to support anomaly identification and resolution. Maintains metrics on status of testing and constraints. This position requires outstanding written and oral communications skills. Individual will be required to serve as either a principal subject matter focal point between maintenance, design engineering, and test site team - contractor and customer. Individual must be able to work under only general direction to determine and develop approaches to solutions; must be able to work both within a team environment and independently; must be self-motivated, thorough, and detailed; and must be willing to learn additional engineering discipline areas. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS) Overtime, odd shifts, and weekend work will occasionally be required. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.
Basic Qualification:
This requisition may be filled at either a Principal or a Sr. Principal level Basic Qualifications for
Principal Flight Test Engineer:
A Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM Degree). A minimum of 5 years of applicable experience with a BS Degree or 3 years with a MS degree in STEM Field This position requires a DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance as well as the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access. Basic Qualifications for
Sr Principal Flight Test Engineer :
A Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM Degree). A minimum of 9 years of applicable experience with a BS Degree or 7 years with a MS degree in STEM Field This position requires a DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance as well as the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
Preferred Qualifications:
In depth knowledge of or test experience, to include control room monitoring. Top Secret clearance
Primary Level Salary Range:
$103,600.00 - $155,400.00
Secondary Level Salary Range:
$129,300.00 - $193,900.00The 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://https://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Why you should apply for a job to
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