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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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 **Flight Test Technician 3/ 4** to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation (T&E) organization. This position will be located in **Edwards Air Force Base, CA.**

The selected candidate will be assigned as a flight test technician which is a 100% on-site role at Edwards AFB, CA.

Primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

+ Performs developmental, experimental and production aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing tasks in a field of specialization; electrical / electronic, mechanical or instrumentation. Instructs, coordinates and performs the duties / functions of Flight Test personnel in area(s) of assignment.

+ Determines the sequence for installing, removing, maintaining, repairing or fabricating critical aircraft components, or electrical / electronic, mechanical or instrumentation systems.

+ Performs testing, rework and repair in various fields of specialization.

+ Applies shop theory and skills in accomplishing assigned tasks working from incomplete engineering, electronic data, blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, technical orders and written and verbal instructions.

+ Works from blueprints, engineering orders, schematics, repair manuals and other technical documents on aircraft electrical / electronic, mechanical, plumbing, and hydraulics, power plant, structures or instrumentation systems. Performs drilling, reaming, fitting, assembly, trimming, riveting, splicing, insulating and other associated duties as assigned.

+ Performs electrical, mechanical or instrumentation maintenance, repair and testing in support of specific flight test projects.

+ Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains various types of complex aircraft equipment, components, devices or systems. Performs modifications and adjustments as necessary.

Additional job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

+ Notifies lead personnel or supervision of any / all malfunctions, defects and damages of equipment, material and product.

+ Checks work for completeness and accuracy.

+ Performs Production Accountability duties associated with the processing, verification, quality auditing and inspection of assemblies, parts and tooling for which the individual has been delegated production accountability.

+ May be required to work in other fields incidental to, and in connection with completion of assignment.

+ May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

The standard shift for this position is on the 4/10 schedule. Shift adjustments may be required with advanced notification.

*This position may be filled at either level 3 or level 4 based on experience*

Basic Qualifications for Flight Test Technician 3:

+ High School diploma (or equivalent) and 4 years of industry related experience.

+ Ability to work non-standard hours and multiple shifts.

+ Must have an active DoD Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

+ Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

+ Experience working in a production or test environment.

+ Requires experience in general electrical and aircraft wiring skills, avionics testing and troubleshooting, and support lab testing of equipment and LRUs.

+ Must be able to work from extended work platforms at elevated heights and for extended period of time

+ Basic computer proficiency (MS, Word, Excel, Outlook)

Basic Qualifications for Flight Test Technician 4:

+ High School diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of industry related experience.

+ Ability to work non-standard hours and multiple shifts.

+ Must have an active DoD Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

+ Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

+ Experience working in a production or test environment.

+ Requires experience in general electrical and aircraft wiring skills, avionics testing and troubleshooting, and support lab testing of equipment and LRUs.

+ Must be able to work from extended work platforms at elevated heights and for extended period of time

+ Basic computer proficiency (MS, Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications for both Level 3 and Level 4:

+ Understanding of ply orientation and vacuum bagging process.

+ Ability to complete repairs on composite materials.

+ Ability to use tools such as drills, impact drills/guns, drill bits, drill taps, counter syncs, saws, and grinders.

+ Electrical certification

+ Experience with control room equipment and set up is a plus.

Primary Level Salary Range: $64,600.00 - $107,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $76,800.00 - $128,000.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 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, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.