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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a Principal SE Test Engineer or Sr. Principal SE Test Engineer to join their team and support the development of revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world.

Requirements

• Prior aircraft design and/or test experience
• Bachelor's in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 5 years of engineering experience OR a Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 3 years of engineering experience
• Ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance or higher, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical, Computer Science, Mechanical, or Aerospace, Physics, Mathematics or related technical discipline preferred
• Previous experience as mechanical or structural engineer
• Current Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
• Experience testing and/or using ground support equipment or tooling on military aircraft

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct test operations for support equipment
• Align support equipment test targets with the flight test organization, NGDS test team, support equipment responsible engineer (RE), and on-site customer representatives
• Provide engineering assessment and test results to support equipment management
• Support the customer briefing for final approval
• Work on an active flightline
• Test and/or use ground support equipment or tooling on military aircraft
• Conduct testing when opportunities are identified, including working flexible hours

Other

• Must be able to travel between Edwards AFB and Palmdale, California
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including 4x10 (Mon-Thurs) 1st shift, 4x10 (Mon-Thurs) 2nd shift, 3x10 (Fri, Sa, Su) 1st shift, and 3x10 (Fri, Sa, Su) 2nd shift
• Must be able to periodically work off hours or hours that aren't your official schedule as needed
• Must have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions