Test Conductor / Principal Test Conductor

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 75% 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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

SSSD has an opening for a Test Conductor / Principal Test Conductor to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located either in Redondo Beach, California or Merrit Island, Florida.

This position can be filled at a level 2 or 3.

This position will be part of a lean, agile team allowing you to work all aspects of AI&T at the Airbus OneWeb Satellite factory in Merritt Island, Florida. Our goal is to build 2 space vehicles per week so you will need to be flexible in your work as needed.

Daily tasks include but are not limited to the following:

• Test of the Spacecraft Flight and non-flightt hardware, software, and Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)

• Write, authorize, and execute Electrical Test procedures

• Participate in daily floor activities including create, update, and execute Automated Test Scripts (ATS) on Payloads

• Work closely with Lead Test Engineer and Systems Engineering to develop new test cases, review test data, and troubleshoot any anomalies

• Participate in all phases of the integration and test of a payload subsystem, SV system, and cross-team collaboration with the Airbus US Bus provider

• Successful candidates in this role will have strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Some shift work might be required

• Work after September 2023 will be at the Airbus OneWeb Satellite factory.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

 
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications for a level 2:

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 2 years of technical experience, Master’s Degree plus 0 years of technical experience OR High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) plus 6 years of combined technical experience.

• Must have knowledge of Radio-Frequency (RF), digital Instrumentation and Command and Data Handling.

• Proven leadership experience on a project and/or team

• Experience in Electrical System Level Testing, Integration or Test

• Ability to Travel for more than 70% or relocate (Merritt Island Florida)

• Must have U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications for a level 3:

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 5 years of technical experience, Master’s Degree plus 3 years of technical experience OR High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) plus 9 years of combined technical experience.

• Must have knowledge of Radio-Frequency (RF), digital Instrumentation and Command and Data Handling.

• Proven leadership experience on a project and/or team

• Experience in Electrical System Level Testing, Integration or Test

• Ability to Travel for more than 70% or relocate (Merritt Island Florida)

• Must have U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience supporting space flight launch operations, including knowledge of required safety precautions.

• Experience working in clean room environments.

• Experience working on space flight hardware.

Salary Range: $68,500.00 - $118,900.00Salary Range 2: $84,200.00 - $146,300.00

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.

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.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.