Airborne Systems Operator / Principal Airborne Systems Operator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Airborne Systems Operator / Principal Airborne Systems Operator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This role is located in Melbourne, FL.

**This role may be filled at the Base OR Principal level based on the qualifications listed, below**

In this role you will conduct Mission System and Air Vehicle ground and flight tests, as a crewmember or non-crewmember, to support the System Specification verification process, Production Verification, and follow on testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Defines plans, organizes and executes complex flight profiles and flight test events.
• Conducts briefings, debriefings, coordinates with maintenance personnel, engineers, and test conductors to analyze and correct discrepancies.
• Act as engineering and data analysis liaison for the System.
• Write technical reports for ground and flight test events.
• Attend Air Vehicle and Mission System Technical Interchange Meetings, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, and Flight Readiness Reviews.
• Support engineering with development of test plans, procedures, and test cards.
• When designated as Test Conductor, be responsible for overall conduct of test, act as engineering and data analysis liaison for test conducted, and write technical reports for ground and flight test events.
• May conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials, or other personnel to exhibit aircraft performance, flying qualities and system capabilities.

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 (Base):

• Must have a High School diploma (or equivalent) AND 6 years of related professional/military experience OR an Associate of Science degree AND 4 years of related professional/military experience OR a Bachelor of Science degree AND 2 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree AND 0 years of related professional/military experience
• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organizational skills as well as oral and written communication skills.
• Must have flight experience and familiarity with secure communications and mission/avionics systems
• Must be able to meet medical requirements for an FAA Class III physical.

Basic Qualifications (Principal):

• Must have a High School diploma (or equivalent) AND 9 years of related professional/military experience OR an Associate of Science degree AND 7 years of related professional/military experience OR a Bachelor of Science degree AND 5 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience
• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organizational skills as well as oral and written communication skills.
• Must have flight experience and familiarity with secure communications and mission/avionics systems
• Must be able to meet medical requirements for an FAA Class III physical.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous E-6 Communications Systems Operator experience.
• Previous ACTC Level 400 or 500
• Previous Aircraft Test experience
• Flight experience and familiarity with secure communications and mission/avionics systems

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.