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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for **Staff Test Conductor-GTE** to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. This position will be located in **Edwards AFB, CA.** In this role, the Lead Ground Test Conductor will assist in supporting ground and flight test planning and execution efforts. This role will be responsible for air vehicle system configuration ITPs, coordination of test planning activities with ground systems progressing to full flight test operation ATPs. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: + Plan, coordinate, and conduct test operations as an approved test conductor; to include test deck preparation, engineering briefs/debriefs + Lead our team through test missions as the link between the maintenance team and our program's control room Test Engineers, Test Directors and Operations Crew. + Provide support for post-test data processing and analysis as required to support test objectives. + Provide first line engineering support for maintenance, repairs, and modifications to systems under test, supervision, and direction to maintenance personnel for maintenance, repairs, and modifications to systems under test. **The selected candidate will support shift work including extended shifts, shift rotations, weekends, and holidays as needed. Must be willing to travel domestically as required to support testing operations.** **This position is 100% on-site at Edwards AFB, CA** **Basic Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 12 years of relevant experience; Master's Degree in STEM with 10 years of relevant experience or PhD in STEM with 8 years of relevant experience + Excellent communication skills both written and verbal + Ability to interface with all levels of employees and management + Requires an active DOD Secret Clearance with an investigation within the last 5 years + Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR)within a reasonable amount of time for business needs **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience as a Test Engineer, Test Conductor/Director that includes test planning, execution and operations + Experience in a production line environment + Experience in a military aircraft maintenance environment + Significant time spent on an operational flight line + FAA Airman certification (A&P, Flight Engineer, Pilot) + Active Special Program Access (PAR) + Active Top Secret clearance Salary Range: $155,500.00 - $233,300.00 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. Depending 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. 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 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.

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Relocation package, Shift work, Weekend work,

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