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Northrop Grumman lists this Sr Principal Pilot - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) opportunity in palmdale, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
nCLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 a Senior Principal Pilot - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Engineering organization Flight Test Department. This position will be based in Edwards AFB, CA.
nPut your flight test experience to work driving UAV test execution through key engineering milestones (TIMs, PDR/CDR, and FRR). You'll remotely pilot during experimental and engineering test events, lead disciplined briefs/debriefs, and work side-by-side with maintenance and engineering to close vehicle discrepancies and refine test documentation.
nEssential Functions:
nnnRemotely pilots vehicle to determine compliance with specification and operational suitability during experimental/ engineering/ ground and flight test events; demonstration support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers.
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nnDefines, plans, organizes and executes complex flight programs and flight test events.
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nnConducts briefings and debriefings, and coordinates with maintenance personnel to analyze and correct vehicle discrepancies.
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nnSupport engineering with development of test plans, procedures, and test cards.
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nnAttend Air Vehicle and Mission System Technical Interchange Meetings, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, and Flight Readiness Reviews.
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nnCandidate may conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials or other personnel to exhibit vehicle performance, flying qualities and system capabilities.
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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.
nBasic Qualifications:
nnnMust have a Bachelor's of Science degree AND 8 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 6 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience.
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nnPosition requires experience in flight test operations
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nnMust be FAA Commercial Multi & Single Engine instrument rated pilot (or military equivalent) plus current FAA Class II Medical or higher.
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nnMinimum of 500 hours of flight experience as Pilot in Command and able to maintain instrument currency in manned aircraft
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nnMust be able to work the occasional odd shift (Nights and Weekends)
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nnMust be willing to obtain and maintain the appropriate medical clearance(s), as defined per the customer's contracting requirements, for the duration of your employment.
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nnMust be willing to obtain and maintain all training qualifications, as needed per the customer's contracting requirements, for the duration of your employment.
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nnMust have an active US Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
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nnMust have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
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nnAbility to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP PARs following commencement of employment to be able to completely support statement of work.
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n nPreferred Qualifications:
nnnFlight test experience
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nnMilitary flight experience highly desirable
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nnPrevious experience operating UAVs
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nnAviation instructor experience also highly desired
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nnCurrent applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
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n nPrimary Level Salary Range: $156,400.00 - $234,600.00
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: Flight Operations
Worksite address
palmdale, CA, 93552, US
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