Northrop Grumman
Sr Principal Engineer Systems Test - R10211540
Northrop Grumman, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290
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Relocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance may be available
Clearance Type:
Secret
Travel:
Yes, 25% of the time
Job Summary At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history – from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work – and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Position:
Sr. Principal Air Vehicle System Test Engineer – Engineering Field Service Representative (FSR)
Location:
Naval Air Station Mayport, FL (with 6+ months domestic training in Pax River, MD and Rancho Bernardo, CA)
Travel:
25% Domestic and OCONUS travel expected to support business needs.
Responsibilities
Interfacing with NGC and customer Flight Engineers, aircraft maintenance Technicians, US Navy service members, and Subsystem SMEs to sustain operations.
Primary interface between maintenance, design and flight test engineering.
Vehicle and Payload Test Controller (VTC/PTC) operations during aircraft start‑up/shut‑down for launch and recovery, conduct static ground tests, and troubleshoot.
Assist in system subject matter expertise, providing training on system hardware and software; support sailors in system operations, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.
Essential Functions
Provide inputs to update Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMS).
Review/Provide inputs during engineering development and execute Detailed Test Requirements, Acceptance Test Procedures, and Ground Test Plans.
Install, operate, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and modify equipment in accordance with IETMS and other engineering directives.
Perform organizational/depot‑level maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations.
Develop general knowledge of all aircraft systems, VTC/PTC, Engineering Design and software; perform field integration, troubleshooting, and repair of air vehicle systems at the customer location.
Interpret and trace electrical and air vehicle schematics; perform electrical and RF troubleshooting using equipment such as multimeter, network/spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, time‑domain reflectometer, etc.
Review and analyze engineering schematics, supplier design data, and support functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration on the air vehicle.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 8 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of relevant experience, or a PhD with 4 years of relevant experience.
Must have a DoD Secret clearance that is in‑scope or currently enrolled in CE; ability to obtain a Top‑Secret/SCI clearance within a reasonable time.
Experience with Aircraft Ground Test Operations.
Willingness and ability to complete required training in Pax River, MD and Rancho Bernardo, CA.
Capable of traveling effectively to support customer needs, management reviews, and demonstrating leadership as a technical expert on support trips worldwide.
Willingness and ability to support 25% domestic and OCONUS travel to Japan, United Arab Emirates, or Guam.
Ability to pass a new hire physical if required by company.
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and able to communicate with various levels of leadership.
Strong interpersonal skills with excellent communication, including brief test results to senior leadership.
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable time for business needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Active in‑scope Top Secret/SCI DoD security clearance at application time; willing to submit to a counterintelligence polygraph if needed.
Previous unmanned air vehicle system test or maintenance experience – MQ‑4 Vehicle Test Controller or Triton BETTIE operator preferred.
Aircraft test or lab test experience highly desired.
Experience with equipment to test and troubleshoot aircraft systems.
Experience loading data and configuration files to aircraft.
Salary & Benefits Primary Level Salary Range: $107,800.00 – $161,800.00. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives depending on position. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.
The application period for this job is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, but may vary.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Relocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance may be available
Clearance Type:
Secret
Travel:
Yes, 25% of the time
Job Summary At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history – from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work – and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Position:
Sr. Principal Air Vehicle System Test Engineer – Engineering Field Service Representative (FSR)
Location:
Naval Air Station Mayport, FL (with 6+ months domestic training in Pax River, MD and Rancho Bernardo, CA)
Travel:
25% Domestic and OCONUS travel expected to support business needs.
Responsibilities
Interfacing with NGC and customer Flight Engineers, aircraft maintenance Technicians, US Navy service members, and Subsystem SMEs to sustain operations.
Primary interface between maintenance, design and flight test engineering.
Vehicle and Payload Test Controller (VTC/PTC) operations during aircraft start‑up/shut‑down for launch and recovery, conduct static ground tests, and troubleshoot.
Assist in system subject matter expertise, providing training on system hardware and software; support sailors in system operations, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.
Essential Functions
Provide inputs to update Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMS).
Review/Provide inputs during engineering development and execute Detailed Test Requirements, Acceptance Test Procedures, and Ground Test Plans.
Install, operate, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and modify equipment in accordance with IETMS and other engineering directives.
Perform organizational/depot‑level maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations.
Develop general knowledge of all aircraft systems, VTC/PTC, Engineering Design and software; perform field integration, troubleshooting, and repair of air vehicle systems at the customer location.
Interpret and trace electrical and air vehicle schematics; perform electrical and RF troubleshooting using equipment such as multimeter, network/spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, time‑domain reflectometer, etc.
Review and analyze engineering schematics, supplier design data, and support functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration on the air vehicle.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 8 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of relevant experience, or a PhD with 4 years of relevant experience.
Must have a DoD Secret clearance that is in‑scope or currently enrolled in CE; ability to obtain a Top‑Secret/SCI clearance within a reasonable time.
Experience with Aircraft Ground Test Operations.
Willingness and ability to complete required training in Pax River, MD and Rancho Bernardo, CA.
Capable of traveling effectively to support customer needs, management reviews, and demonstrating leadership as a technical expert on support trips worldwide.
Willingness and ability to support 25% domestic and OCONUS travel to Japan, United Arab Emirates, or Guam.
Ability to pass a new hire physical if required by company.
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and able to communicate with various levels of leadership.
Strong interpersonal skills with excellent communication, including brief test results to senior leadership.
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable time for business needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Active in‑scope Top Secret/SCI DoD security clearance at application time; willing to submit to a counterintelligence polygraph if needed.
Previous unmanned air vehicle system test or maintenance experience – MQ‑4 Vehicle Test Controller or Triton BETTIE operator preferred.
Aircraft test or lab test experience highly desired.
Experience with equipment to test and troubleshoot aircraft systems.
Experience loading data and configuration files to aircraft.
Salary & Benefits Primary Level Salary Range: $107,800.00 – $161,800.00. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives depending on position. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.
The application period for this job is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, but may vary.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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