Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer - Test Conductor
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
Description
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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Systems Test Engineer/Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer Test Conductor to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within the F-35 production line's Special Test Equipment organization. This role will be located in Palmdale, CA.
This is an individual contributor role that can be filled at either level.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Act as the subject matter expert for acceptance test procedures, test processes, troubleshooting, and discrepancy resolution, focusing on F-35 program subsystem electrical and mechanical support.
Author acceptance test plans, work orders, and test variances.
Provide direct support for wire harness testing, including coaxial and fiber optic testing.
Collaborate with manufacturing functions to coordinate test activities and equipment, ensuring safe and efficient execution within defined schedules and budgets.
Basic Qualifications Principal Systems Test Engineer (T03):
Must have Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 5 years of relevant professional/military experience; OR Master of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 3 years of relevant professional/military experience; OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 1 year of relevant professional/military experience.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Must have flexibility to work extended shifts, holidays, and weekends as required; this position is primarily for the 2nd shift.
Must have proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or Outlook.
Basic Qualifications Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer (T04):
Must have Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 8 years of relevant professional/military experience; OR Master of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 6 years of relevant professional/military experience; OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 4 year of relevant professional/military experience.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Must have flexibility to work extended shifts, holidays, and weekends as required; this position is primarily for the 2nd shift.
Must have proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or Outlook.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active Secret clearance, with investigation closeout within the last 3 years.
Experience in a production line or aircraft flight line maintenance environment.
Prior experience with wire harness testing.
Familiarity with standard test processes and documentation.
Knowledge of Maintenance Data Collection systems (MES, FMT, CAMS, etc.).
Experience in electrical wire fabrication and repair.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics.
Knowledge of CATIA modeling.
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