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Northrop Grumman

Staff Test Pilot 5

Northrop Grumman, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276


Requisition ID: R10171875

Category:

Flight Operations

Location:

Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America

Clearance Type:

Secret

Telecommute:

No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required:

Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation assistance may be available

Positions Available:

1

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

We are looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. By joining in our shared mission, you will have the resources and support to do some of the best work of your career.

Start your future with a new mission, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, located in

Baltimore, MD , has an immediate need for a

Staff Test Pilot 5 for Flight Test Operations.

This organization provides flight test capabilities for the development, assessment, and demonstration of NGC products and systems.

The responsibilities of the Staff Test Pilot 5 include:

Perform research and development flight tests in support of sensor development intended for a wide variety of applications and in various states of technical maturity.

Maintain currency and proficiency in multiple types of aircraft.

Plan and execute flight operations in support of sensor development throughout the National Airspace System.

Plan and execute test flights to verify analysis in support of aircraft modifications.

Provide technical support and liaison with program teams in support of sensor integration.

Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications for a level 5:

BS degree with 12 years of professional/military experience - OR - a Master’s degree with 10 years of professional/military experience.

Pilot graduate (long-course) of a military test pilot school (USNTPS, USAFTPS, ETPS or EPNER).

Minimum three years of test pilot experience in developmental and/or operational flight test.

FAA Commercial Multi-Engine Land pilot certificate without a centerline thrust restriction.

FAA Second Class Medical.

Minimum 1500 hours First Pilot (USN/USMC) or Primary (USAF) flight time in turbojet, turbofan, or turboprop aircraft.

A current ACTIVE DoD Secret clearance or higher within the past two years.

The ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.

FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) rating.

Previous experience in aircraft modifications, configuration, and control.

Familiar with government flight test organizations, ranges, and processes.

Technically and operationally familiar with airborne radar systems.

FAA type ratings and experience in multi-engine, non-centerline thrust aircraft.

Salary Range:

$190,500 - $285,700

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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