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CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

NG- Military Internship Program Description:  

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29 .The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members. 

  

Responsibilities for this internship position are:

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge.  During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program. 

Goals – Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training.  Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.

Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

Outcome – Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility: 

Has served at least 180 days on active dutyIs within 12 months of separation or retirementWill receive an honorable dischargeHas taken any service TAPS/TGPSHas attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 monthsReceived Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

MPR

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal / Senior Principal Flight Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. 

The position will be in Edwards AFB.

The candidate will develop and publish Integrated Test Plans, detailed test plans, test schedules, and test procedures for developmental testing.  Provide laboratory support for integration testing.Support and host test planning working groups.  Interface with test article design and analysis teams to define test configuration and data requirements.  Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program.Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.  Support test card development and review in collaboration with other engineering disciplines and test operations personnel.Support test readiness reviews, and pre/post-test briefings.Provide mission control room support and makes real-time decisions regarding safety, efficiency, and effectiveness.Conduct and contributes to pre and post-test data analyses to support anomaly identification and resolution. Maintains metrics on status of testing and constraints.This position requires outstanding written and oral communications skills. Individual will be required to serve as either a principal subject matter focal point between maintenance, design engineering, and test site team - contractor and customer.Individual must be able to work under only general direction to determine and develop approaches to solutions; must be able to work both within a team environment and independently; must be self-motivated, thorough, and detailed; and must be willing to learn additional engineering discipline areas.Proficient in Microsoft Office and Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS)Overtime, odd shifts, and weekend work will occasionally be required. 

“This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.”

Basic Qualification:

"This requisition may be filled at either a principal or a Sr. Principal level."

Basic Qualifications for Principal Flight Test Engineer:

A bachelor's in science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM Degree).A minimum of 4 years of applicable experience with a BS Degree or 3 years with a MS degree in STEM FieldThis position requires a DoD Secret or Top-Secret clearance as well as the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Program Access clearance.Flight Test Experience

Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal Flight Test Engineer:

A bachelor's in science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM Degree).A minimum of 9 years of applicable experience with a BS Degree or 7 years with a MS degree in STEM FieldThis position requires a DoD Secret or Top-Secret clearance as well as the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Program Access clearance.Flight Test Experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

In depth knowledge of or test experience, to include control room monitoring.Top Secret clearanceExperience with guidance, navigation and control or flying qualities experience in a control room environment.

Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $142,400.00Salary Range 2: $117,700.00 - $176,500.00

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.

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.

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 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.