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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Systems Test Engineer (Air Vehicle Management) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL .

In this role, the successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the aircraft configuration, technician tasking, and modification schedule of the Flying Test Bed to support mission objectives within program budget and schedule

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to develop detailed cross functional modification schedules based on preliminary Engineering data.

• Coordinates aircraft availability to maximize test flights and ground integration time

• Drive quick issue resolution during MX and Modification to ensure on-time completion

• Execute Liaison role between Test, Engineering, Procurement, Operations and MX to ensure quick communication of technical issues

• Oversees long lead modification planning to ensure the modifications are executable in the allotted span as well as highlight potential technical issues

• Executes key airworthiness tasks to ensure FTB maintains its compliance with FAA, NG, and customer airworthiness processes

• Manages GV parts procurement life cycle to include replacement part ordering, tracking, receiving, and maintaining a spares parts inventory. To include component repair and overhaul.

• Responsible for managing procurement activities with third party suppliers to support aircraft parts and services procurement.

The selected candidate should thrive in a dynamic work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

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 of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math ( STEM) discipline AND 14 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in test and/or aircraft operations OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 12 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in test and/or aircraft operations OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 9 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in test and/or aircraft operations

• Must have FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate with experience on FAA Part 91 Experimental category aircraft.

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

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant experience operating within the Manufacturing and Flight Line environments for commercial or business aviation

• Experience with Supply Chain Management, focusing on parts procurement and purchase order fulfilment

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

• Existing Program Access

• Understanding / knowledge of Gulfstream aircraft modification, engineering, and airworthiness support

• Experience with SAP / EPS / S4 or similar

• FAA part 145 Repair Station experience

• Significant experience FAA Special Airworthiness / Experimental Certification processes

Salary Range: $142,500 - $213,700

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.