US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Job Description:  

  

Will perform Engineering Evaluation and Testing (EET) activities on military Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (AGSE) / Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE). Will perform initial operational certification and verification testing of common and peculiar support equipment to ensure equipment items meet the design requirements for utilization and interface with assigned aircraft. Will conduct aircraft interface form-fit-function checkout of first-article/prototype support equipment assets.  Will gather source data/engineering data and will draft test documents required to execute EET test events.  Will work with aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, and schedulers to coordinate test events on assigned aircraft.  Will provide initial orientation guidance to maintenance team members on the utilization & operation of support equipment assets.  Candidate will work on a Strike program alongside U.S. Government, U.S. Air Force, Northrop Grumman, and contractor personnel at Edwards AFB, CA and Palmdale, CA.  Position will be based at Edwards AFB, CA.  Required: This position is to work 2nd Shift on any of these schedules: 4/10, 5/40, or 9/80 schedule.  The daily start time for 2nd Shift is flexible but will typically start between 1:00-4:00 P.M. 

Basic Qualifications:  

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and 7 years of AGE support equipment, aircraft maintenance, or flight line support experience. Will consider 3 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree; or, 1 year of experience with a master's degree. 
• Understanding and experience in all facets of aircraft and/or support equipment operations. 
• Manage scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and calibrations. 
• Must have an in-scope, active DoD Secret Clearance with background investigation completed within last five years; with ability to maintain. Clearance required to start. 
• Ability to obtain Program Access within 120 days of submission. Program Access required to start. 
• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions. 
• Can read and interpret CAD models, engineering documents, COTS manuals, etc. 
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. 
• Able to collaborate in a team environment 
• Able to work alone, with minimal supervision.  
• Experience with public speaking 
• Able to perform work in closed space during specified work hours.
• Ability to change physical locations based upon need (including physical ability to travel).
• Able to work in both external and internal environmental conditions.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Flexible & willing to work various shifts, to include weekends to support the mission as needed. 

 
Preferred Qualifications: 

• 10+ years of related logistics, support equipment operations and/or aircraft maintenance experience. 
• Experience in maintaining support equipment and/or aircraft platforms.  
• Familiar with process development and implementation. 
• Familiar with first article testing of support equipment. 
• Verifiable Aircraft Ground & Flight Test experience. 
• Familiarity using information systems, such as MES, FMT, CPLM, etc. 
• Experience with Team Center programs. 
• Experience briefing upper levels of management.  
• Classified Program Clearance (PAR briefed). 

Salary Range: $65,600.00 - $98,400.00

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.

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.