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Northrop Grumman lists this Associate Test Conductor/Test Conductor opportunity in palmdale, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
nTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
nDescription
nAt 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.
nNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Associate Test Conductor/ Test Conductor to join our team of qualified individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale , CA.
nMission-critical and hands-on-In this role you will be doing planning, coordinating, and executing production tests across multiple integration levels; leading test readiness reviews; troubleshooting anomalies in real time; and refining procedures to ensure tests meet mission objectives. In this role you will be supporting cross-functional delivery by serving as the liaison across program, engineering, and line management while coordinating test schedules and daily execution with managers, operators, and manufacturing on-site in Palmdale (with overtime/off-hour flexibility and up to 10% travel). In this role you will be responsible for managing test schedules and status reporting, selecting and supervising technicians, and driving test execution quality from readiness through completion.
nKey Responsibilities:
nnnProviding laboratory support for integration testing
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nnSupporting and hosting test planning working groups
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nnInterfacing with test article design and analysis teams to define test configuration and data requirements
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nnReviewing and evaluating test requirements to ensure completeness of test program
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nnPerforming technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations
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nnSupporting test card reviews in collaboration with other engineering disciplines and test operations personnel
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nnSupporting test readiness reviews, and pre/post-test briefings
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nnProviding mission control room support and make real-time decisions regarding safety, efficiency, and effectiveness.
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nnConducting and contributing to pre and post-test data analyses to support anomaly identification and resolution. Maintains metrics on status of testing and constraints
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nnGenerating metrics for leadership reviews
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nnHot bench, Lab, and flight data management
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nnThis position requires outstanding written and oral communications skills. Individual will be required to serve as either a principal subject matter focal point between maintenance, design engineering, and test site team - contractor and customer.
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nnIndividual must be able to work under only general direction to determine and develop approaches to solutions; must be able to work both within a team environment and independently; must be self-motivated, thorough, and detailed; and must be willing to learn additional engineering discipline areas.
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nnExtended Work Week, odd shifts, and weekend work will occasionally be required
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n nWe 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.
nThis position may be filled at either level depending on requirements below
nBasic Qualification for Test Conductor (Level 1):
nnMust have a High School Diploma and 8 years of related professional/military experience, OR Bachelor degree AND 0 years of related professional/military experience.
n nBasic Qualification for an Principal Test Conductor (Level 2):
nnMust have a High School Diploma and 6 years of related professional/military experience, OR Bachelor degree AND 2 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 0 years of related professional/military experience.
n nBasic Qualification for Both Levels:
nnnMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
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nnThis position requires ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top-Secret clearance
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nnGeneral knowledge of aviation systems
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n nPreferred Qualifications:
nnnIn depth knowledge of or test experience, to include control room monitoring
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nnActive US Government Top Secret clearance
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nnExperience with guidance, navigation and control or flying qualities experience in a control room environment.
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nnPrior experience working with IADS software
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nnFamiliar with windows operating system
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nnFamiliar with windows programs: word, excel
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nnWindows file organization and data migration
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n nPrimary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00
nSecondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00
nThe 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.
nDepending 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.
nThe 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.
nNorthrop 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
nJob Category: Mission and Quality Assurance
Worksite address
palmdale, CA, 93552, US
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