Northrop Grumman
Staff Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot
Northrop Grumman, Palmdale, California, United States, 93552
Requisition ID: R10173229
Category:
Flight Operations Location:
Palmdale, California, United States of America Clearance Type:
Top Secret Telecommute:
No - Teleworking not available for this position Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America) Travel Required:
Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Assistance:
May be available Positions Available:
1 Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a
Staff Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot
to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Engineering organization Flight Test Department. Essential Functions: Remotely 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. Defines, plans, organizes and executes complex flight programs and flight test events. Conducts briefings and debriefings, and coordinates with maintenance personnel to analyze and correct vehicle discrepancies. Support engineering with development of test plans, procedures, and test cards. Attend Air Vehicle and Mission System Technical Interchange Meetings, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, and Flight Readiness Reviews. Candidate may conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials or other personnel to exhibit vehicle performance, flying qualities and system capabilities. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor in Science degree plus 14 years of related experience OR Masters in Science plus 12 years of related experience OR PhD in Science plus 9 years of related experience. Experience in flight test operations. Must be FAA commercial Multi & Single Engine instrument rated pilot (or military equivalent) plus current FAA Class II Medical or higher. Minimum of 500 hours of flight experience as Pilot in Command and able to maintain instrument currency in manned aircraft. This position requires the occasional odd shift (Nights and Weekends). Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access prior to beginning employment. Current active DoD Top Secret Clearance Required. Aviation instructor (Certified Flight Instructor) experience. Previous experience operating UAVs. Preferred Qualifications: Flight test experience. Military flight experience highly desirable. Salary Range:
$181,400 - $272,200 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.
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Flight Operations Location:
Palmdale, California, United States of America Clearance Type:
Top Secret Telecommute:
No - Teleworking not available for this position Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America) Travel Required:
Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Assistance:
May be available Positions Available:
1 Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a
Staff Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot
to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Engineering organization Flight Test Department. Essential Functions: Remotely 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. Defines, plans, organizes and executes complex flight programs and flight test events. Conducts briefings and debriefings, and coordinates with maintenance personnel to analyze and correct vehicle discrepancies. Support engineering with development of test plans, procedures, and test cards. Attend Air Vehicle and Mission System Technical Interchange Meetings, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, and Flight Readiness Reviews. Candidate may conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials or other personnel to exhibit vehicle performance, flying qualities and system capabilities. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor in Science degree plus 14 years of related experience OR Masters in Science plus 12 years of related experience OR PhD in Science plus 9 years of related experience. Experience in flight test operations. Must be FAA commercial Multi & Single Engine instrument rated pilot (or military equivalent) plus current FAA Class II Medical or higher. Minimum of 500 hours of flight experience as Pilot in Command and able to maintain instrument currency in manned aircraft. This position requires the occasional odd shift (Nights and Weekends). Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access prior to beginning employment. Current active DoD Top Secret Clearance Required. Aviation instructor (Certified Flight Instructor) experience. Previous experience operating UAVs. Preferred Qualifications: Flight test experience. Military flight experience highly desirable. Salary Range:
$181,400 - $272,200 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.
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