Requisition ID: R
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: 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 and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.
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.
Position requires 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:
Salary Range: $181,400 - $272,200
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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.
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.