Principal Flight Test Engineer (aht)

NORTHROP GRUMMAN

Northridge, CA, US
Base: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00; bonus/equity: dis...
Hybrid
Active secret clearance required
Flight-test instrumentation experience
Missile or aerospace systems background
The role involves leading system-level flight testing and verification for the AARGM-ER missile development program at Northrop Grumman

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading system-level flight testing and verification for the AARGM-ER missile development program at Northrop Grumman.
  • Candidates must develop executable flight-test plans, coordinate range logistics, and author comprehensive reports documenting certification status.
  • Northrop Grumman offers relocation assistance, a competitive salary range of $103,600-$155,400, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and paid time off.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading system-level flight testing and verification for the AARGM-ER missile development program at Northrop Grumman.

Salary

Base: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus and annual bonuses available; Benefits: Health insurance, life/disability insurance, savings plan, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active Secret clearance required
  • Flight-test instrumentation experience
  • Missile or aerospace systems background
  • MATLAB and LabVIEW proficiency
  • 10% travel to test ranges required

Nice-to-have

  • Root-cause-corrective-action analysis skills
  • Environmental-stress-screening knowledge
  • Experience with fault-injection techniques
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Ability to lead technical review boards

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM plus 5+ years experience
  • Master's degree in STEM plus 3+ years experience
  • Hands-on flight-test instrumentation experience
  • Active Secret security clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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