Please note: Only external candidates and NG employees who are not currently in AS Engineering will be considered under this requisition.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a highly motivated Staff Flight Test Engineer, specializing in Mission Systems testing to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test & Evaluation organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL.
In this role you will develop mission systems strategies on a classified program. You will be responsible for developing test schedules and presentations and cost/schedule performance for the various Mission Systems test strategies. You will lead test working group meetings and provide mentorship to less experienced engineers.
Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Working with the Mission Systems IPT to define the requirements for the systems under test
* Decompose specifications to system performance, interface, test and verification requirements
* Leading system testing, reporting, development of test procedures and data acquisition
* Developing Mission/Model Based Test and Evaluation (MBT&E) strategies
The selected candidate should thrive in a dynamic work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels of the program. They must be able to collaborate closely with various types of engineers and be able to provide leadership and guidance within our organization and to our suppliers and customer.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Basic Qualifications:

Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience.
* Experience with requirements development to include Systems Test Procedures for lab integration
* Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Preferred Qualifications:

5 years of experience working with Mission Systems and/or Mission Systems testing
* Master's degree or equivalent experience in Systems Test and/or Flight Test certification
* Knowledge of lab processes, hardware testing, integration and System Qualification Testing
Salary Range: $147,700 - $221,500
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.