Senior Principal Test Conductor - R10218811

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the time

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start.

Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Space Systems 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.

Space Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Test Conductor to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.

The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring engineering tests serve mission objectives and that appropriate mechanisms are in place to execute the tests. The person in this role will oversee the operational aspects of engineering tests and serve as a liaison between mechanical/electrical operations and the program, engineering and line management teams. He/she will review the status of test requirements, manage schedules, select and supervise technicians during tests and report on progress.

The candidate will also develop resolutions to documented procedures in conjunction with Test and Quality Engineering. The Senior Principal Test Conductor will lead a large team of junior Test Conductors and Engineering Technicians of various skillsets and experience to assemble and test flight hardware at various levels—from subsystem to final system level assembly, including launch operations. He/she will lead multiple crews/teams and maintain responsibility for all operations conducted in flight operations areas, support anomaly resolution and lead response teams as required to troubleshoot system level issues, and present applicable data at program and functional reviews.

Desired leadership characteristics include modeling NG Values and Behaviors, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment, and collaborating effectively with other Test Conductors and various disciplines including SV Engineering, Electrical /Mechanical Engineering, Measurements Engineering, Mechanical Ground Systems Engineering, Thermal and Dynamic Test departments. The candidate must work through challenges to ensure program success and reach important milestones.

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

• Must have active Top Secret clearance (Required Day
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• Bachelor’s Degree plus 9 years of technical experience, OR High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) plus 13 years…