Northrop Grumman
Sr. Principal Air Vehicle System Test Engineer ( Various Int'l Locations) - R102
Northrop Grumman, Boon, Michigan, United States
Overview
Sr. Principal Air Vehicle System Test Engineer (Various Intl Locations) – R10207821-30. This position requires 6+ months of training on a Domestic Assignment to Pax River, MD and Rancho Bernardo, CA, followed by potential deployment to Japan, Italy, United Arab Emirates, or Guam for a minimum of 24 months based on business needs. Deployment location will be selected by Northrop Grumman after training. If no international deployment is available, the candidate may be relocated to a core U.S. location. The FSR will be embedded with a US Navy unit as the system subject matter expert, providing training on system hardware and software, and supporting sailors with system operations, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance. Responsible Engineering/Development/Test Engineering teams provide reach-back liaison support. Responsibilities
Interfacing with Northrop Grumman and customer Flight Engineers, aircraft maintenance Technicians, US Navy service members, and Subsystem SMEs to sustain operations. Serve as primary interface between maintenance, design, and flight test engineering. Operate Vehicle and Payload Test Controller (VTC/PTC) for aircraft start-up/shut down, conduct static ground tests, and perform troubleshooting. Essential Functions
Provide inputs to update Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMS). Review and contribute to engineering development; execute Detailed Test Requirements, Acceptance Test Procedures, and Ground Test Plans. Install, operate, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and modify equipment in accordance with IETMS and related directives (TDs/ECRs/TEIs/AMRs/MAFs). Perform organizational/depot-level maintenance and technical support on products, including equipment, integrated systems, subsystems, and software at customer or field locations. Develop knowledge of all aircraft systems, VTC/PTC, Engineering Design and software; perform field integration, troubleshooting, and repair of air vehicle systems at customer locations, including flightline or hangar operations. Interpret and trace electrical and air vehicle schematics; perform electrical and RF troubleshooting using tools such as multimeters, network/spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and TDRs. Review and analyze engineering schematics and supplier design data; support functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration on the Air Vehicle. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math). Minimum 8 years of engineering experience with BS; 6 years with MS; 4 years with PhD in STEM. Willingness to complete required training at Pax River, MD and Rancho Bernardo, CA. Willingness and ability to support international assignment in Japan, Italy, UAE, or Guam for 24 months; location determined by business needs. Willingness to relocate to a core U.S. location if necessary. Ability to pass a new hire physical if required by the company for the selected international location. DoD Secret clearance in-scope or enrolled in CE, with ability to obtain Top-Secret/SCI clearance within a reasonable time; ability to obtain and maintain PAR access. Experience with Aircraft Ground Test Operations. Strong travel readiness to support customer needs and leadership briefings; proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to brief test results to senior leadership. Preferred Qualifications
Ability to support a new/extended international or Guam assignment after initial 24 months. Active DoD Top Secret clearance in-scope or enrolled in CE. Previous unmanned or manned aircraft test/maintenance experience; MQ-4 Vehicle Test Controller or Triton BETTIE operator experience preferred. Aircraft test or lab test experience; experience with equipment to test and troubleshoot aircraft systems. Experience loading data and configuration files to aircraft assemblies. Salary Range: Primary Level Salary Range: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00. The final offer depends on factors such as scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, and market conditions. Benefits include health and disability insurance, savings plan, holidays, and PTO. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply depending on the position. This role is governed by Northrop Grumman’s Equal Opportunity policy and pay transparency statement. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Sr. Principal Air Vehicle System Test Engineer (Various Intl Locations) – R10207821-30. This position requires 6+ months of training on a Domestic Assignment to Pax River, MD and Rancho Bernardo, CA, followed by potential deployment to Japan, Italy, United Arab Emirates, or Guam for a minimum of 24 months based on business needs. Deployment location will be selected by Northrop Grumman after training. If no international deployment is available, the candidate may be relocated to a core U.S. location. The FSR will be embedded with a US Navy unit as the system subject matter expert, providing training on system hardware and software, and supporting sailors with system operations, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance. Responsible Engineering/Development/Test Engineering teams provide reach-back liaison support. Responsibilities
Interfacing with Northrop Grumman and customer Flight Engineers, aircraft maintenance Technicians, US Navy service members, and Subsystem SMEs to sustain operations. Serve as primary interface between maintenance, design, and flight test engineering. Operate Vehicle and Payload Test Controller (VTC/PTC) for aircraft start-up/shut down, conduct static ground tests, and perform troubleshooting. Essential Functions
Provide inputs to update Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMS). Review and contribute to engineering development; execute Detailed Test Requirements, Acceptance Test Procedures, and Ground Test Plans. Install, operate, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and modify equipment in accordance with IETMS and related directives (TDs/ECRs/TEIs/AMRs/MAFs). Perform organizational/depot-level maintenance and technical support on products, including equipment, integrated systems, subsystems, and software at customer or field locations. Develop knowledge of all aircraft systems, VTC/PTC, Engineering Design and software; perform field integration, troubleshooting, and repair of air vehicle systems at customer locations, including flightline or hangar operations. Interpret and trace electrical and air vehicle schematics; perform electrical and RF troubleshooting using tools such as multimeters, network/spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and TDRs. Review and analyze engineering schematics and supplier design data; support functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration on the Air Vehicle. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math). Minimum 8 years of engineering experience with BS; 6 years with MS; 4 years with PhD in STEM. Willingness to complete required training at Pax River, MD and Rancho Bernardo, CA. Willingness and ability to support international assignment in Japan, Italy, UAE, or Guam for 24 months; location determined by business needs. Willingness to relocate to a core U.S. location if necessary. Ability to pass a new hire physical if required by the company for the selected international location. DoD Secret clearance in-scope or enrolled in CE, with ability to obtain Top-Secret/SCI clearance within a reasonable time; ability to obtain and maintain PAR access. Experience with Aircraft Ground Test Operations. Strong travel readiness to support customer needs and leadership briefings; proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to brief test results to senior leadership. Preferred Qualifications
Ability to support a new/extended international or Guam assignment after initial 24 months. Active DoD Top Secret clearance in-scope or enrolled in CE. Previous unmanned or manned aircraft test/maintenance experience; MQ-4 Vehicle Test Controller or Triton BETTIE operator experience preferred. Aircraft test or lab test experience; experience with equipment to test and troubleshoot aircraft systems. Experience loading data and configuration files to aircraft assemblies. Salary Range: Primary Level Salary Range: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00. The final offer depends on factors such as scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, and market conditions. Benefits include health and disability insurance, savings plan, holidays, and PTO. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply depending on the position. This role is governed by Northrop Grumman’s Equal Opportunity policy and pay transparency statement. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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