Description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Test Pilot to join the team of qualified individuals on our Test and Evaluation organization. This role is located onsite in Melbourne, FL.

In this role, the successful candidate will work as a highly motivated Test Pilot to support E-2D production acceptance flight tests and Foreign Military Sales.

Acceptance flights include new production and modification program induction, verification, sell off and delivery. Occasional collateral duties include the support of E-2D Integrated Test Team in Patuxent River, MD and direct support the E-2D production line at the St Augustine, Florida campus. ITT test program support include Aerial Refueling testing, Hawkeye Cockpit Technical Refresh development, Delta System Software Configuration upgrade development testing, and future missions systems development programs. Candidate will support engineering, systems safety, product support, and the E-2 program with development of systems and vehicle test plans, procedures, and test cards. Candidate will also provide NATOPS manual inputs and conduct E-2 aircrew training. Candidate shall display professionalism, leadership, have a strong work ethic, work well with others, and be able to function with little to no direct supervision. Additionally, the candidate will be required to provide training and mentorship to other pilots and engineers on the test team. Domestic travel up to 50% required. Extended international travel possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain air vehicle acceptance procedures to include technical justification
• Provide oversight for development of test plans / test cards to ensure safety and efficiency
• Lead pre-flight briefs to efficiently coordinate complex air vehicle testing with large team of aircrew and engineers.
• Lead post-flight debriefs to collect relevant test data and ensure lessons learned are captured for future testing
• Execute missions as pilot in command during flight test missions
• Coordinate group training events to encourage continued learning within the test team
• Mentor Pilots and Flight Test Engineers
• Incorporate “lessons learned” and process improvements to maintain / improve safety and efficiency within the team
• Author pilot daily reports highlighting details of test missions
• Manage NATOPS and aircrew training materials changes

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline AND 12 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 10 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 8 years of related professional/military experience
• Must have an active US Government Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
• Must have current or former E-2D pilot NATOPS Qualification.
• Must have at least 2,000 hours total time and 1,000 hours experience in E-2 or C-2.
• Must be able to pass FAA Class II physical as a condition of employment.
• Must have FAA commercial pilot certificate with multi-engine and instrument rating
• Must have FAA Radio Operators permit
• Must be willing and able to support travel up to 50% to include extended trips both domestic and international
• Must be willing and able to support varying shifts, overtime, and holidays as needed to support business objectives
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain the appropriate medical clearance(s), as defined per the customer’s contracting requirements, for the duration of your employment.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain all training qualifications, as needed per the customer’s contracting requirements, for the duration of your employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hold or be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Internationally recognized Test Pilot School graduate or be able to obtain a NAVAIR Test Pilot School (TPS) waiver.
• Experience working with foreign military personnel.
• Aviation curriculum development experience.
• Naval Aviation or USAF Safety Officer School graduate.
• NATOPS model manager or experience.
• Instructor pilot experience.
• Carrier suitability, structural loads, engine/propeller test experience, and Aerial Refueling test experience desired.