About This Role
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Senior Staff Test Pilot for its Flight Test Operations organization based in Baltimore, Maryland. The pilot joins a team that flies roughly 1,000 flight hours per year, conducting research-and-development flight test across six aircraft in support of more than 40 sensor development programs for the warfighter. The role requires maintaining currency and proficiency in multiple aircraft types (Bombardier CRJ-700, De Havilland Dash 8, Learjet 60XR, and Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros); planning and executing test flights to verify analysis and support aircraft modifications; operating throughout the National Airspace System, including Special Use Airspace, in cooperation with military assets; and participating in large force exercises. The position demands U.S. citizenship and an interim Secret security clearance, involves about 25% travel, and may include relocation assistance.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as a critical member of a team that flies about 1,000 flight hours per year, conducting flight test on six aircraft for 40+ sensor development programs supporting the warfighter.
- Participate in large force exercises to showcase technology in operationally relevant environments.
- Maintain currency and proficiency in multiple aircraft types (Bombardier CRJ-700, De Havilland Dash 8, Learjet 60XR, Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros).
- Perform research-and-development flight test in support of sensor development intended for a wide variety of applications and at various stages of technical maturity.
- Plan and execute test flights to verify analysis in support of aircraft modifications.
- Plan and execute flight operations in support of sensor development throughout the National Airspace System, including Special Use Airspace and in cooperation with military assets.
- Provide technical support and liaison with program teams in support of sensor integration, plus other duties as assigned.
What We Offer
Relocation assistance may be available.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay, as well as annual bonuses that reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.Northrop Grumman also provides health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.
Requirements
- Basic qualifications: a Bachelor's degree with 14 years of professional/military experience, a Master's degree with 12 years, or a PhD with 10 years. Candidates must be a graduate of an internationally recognized Test Pilot School long course (USNTPS, USAFTPS, NTPS, ETPS, or EPNER). A current FAA Class II medical certificate is required, or the ability to obtain one prior to start. A minimum of 1,000 hours of fixed-wing Aircraft Commander / Pilot in Command / primary flight time in turbojet, turbofan, or turboprop aircraft is required. An FAA Commercial Multi-Engine Land (AMEL) pilot certificate without a centerline-thrust restriction is required, or the ability to obtain one prior to start. U.S. citizenship and an interim U.S. Government Secret security clearance are required to start, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance